Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Trust has requested a further temporary closure to the take of cockles from Umupuia Beach, Clevedon (Auckland). The request is for a 2-year closure.

Fisheries New Zealand invites written submissions in response to the request from people 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 Monday 31^st October 2022.

For more information see the Fisheries New Zealand website.

Additional Resources

MPI Consultation Document - Map of the proposed temporary closure

MPI Consultation Document - Closure Request