Two-Year Ban on Taking Shellfish, Seaweed From Rockpools North of Auckland

Rockpool Closures To Protect Marine Life

The temporary closure will take effect from 12 March 2026. The closure is enforceable by Fishery Officers.

Two-year ban on taking shellfish, seaweed from rockpools north of Auckland

By RNZ After a public outcry, the Government is imposing a two-year ban on taking shellfish from rockpools north of Auckland. The ban is for all of the...

Taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools banned

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ After a public outcry, the government is imposing a two-year ban on taking shellfish from rockpools north of Auckland - and the minister in charge is blaming migrant communities.

Two-year ban on taking shellfish and seaweed from rockpools north of Auckland

The ban is for all of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, and further north at Kawau Bay and Ōmaha Bay.