Te Kupenga o Ngati Kuta and Patukeha ki Te Rawhiti have requested a further temporary closure to the take of all fisheries resources, except kina, from Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands. The request is for a further 2 year closure.

Fisheries New Zealand invites submissions about the request from persons who have an interest in the effects of fishing in the area.

The closing date for submissions is 5pm on Monday 22 June 2020.

For more information see the Fisheries New Zealand website.