The Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking public feedback on new proposals to support the long-term sustainability of the Southern scallop fishery which covers the top, and northwest coast, of the South Island.

The proposals include temporary closures of parts of the fishery for the upcoming scallop season, from 15 July to 14 February.

Submissions close on Friday 1 July 2016.

For more information or to make a submission click here.