Ngāi Hapū o Waimarama has requested a temporary closure to the harvest of blackfoot pāua, from Waimarama, Hawke’s Bay. 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 5 PM on Wednesday the 2^nd December 2020.

For more information see the Fisheries New Zealand website.