Hauraki Gulf Shellfish Harvesting Ban Extended Until 2028

Hauraki Gulf Shellfish Harvest Ban Extended for Two More Years

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones said the extension will give local shellfish populations more time to recover while supporting sustainable customary fisheries for future generations.

Hauraki Gulf shellfish harvesting ban extended until 2028

A ban on harvesting certain shellfish in parts of the Hauraki Gulf has been extended for another two years.

Local shellfish bans for Gulf extended

A ban on harvesting some types of shellfish in parts of Hauraki Gulf has been extended for another two years, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The extension to two-year closures at Umupuia Beach, Te Mātā and Waipatukahu, and Waiheke Island were requested by Ngāi Tai Ki Tamaki, Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust, and Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust. “Extending these temporary closures is a practical step to help replenish local shellfish …