Ngāti Pāoa have requested a temporary closure to the harvest of scallops, mussels, rock lobster, and pāua from Waiheke Island. The request is for a 2-year closure.

Fisheries New Zealand invites written submissions in response to the request from persons who have an interest in the species concerned or in the effects of fishing in the area concerned.

The closing date for submissions is 22^nd March 2021.

For more information see the Fisheries New Zealand website.