MPI has announced the closure of 3 areas to fishing. Details of the closures can be found in the gazette notices for each closure.

• Fisheries (Hauturu/Little Barrier Island and Colville Channel Scallop Area Emergency Measure) Notice 2022 (Notice No. MPI 1584)
• Fisheries (Western Taranaki Temporary Closure) Notice 2022 (Notice No. MPI 1582)
• Fisheries (Waiopuka Temporary Closure) Notice 2022 (Notice No. MPI 1552)