The Government is seeking feedback on proposed changes for two important rock lobster stocks as part of its twice-yearly fisheries sustainability review, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.
The proposed changes affect rock lobster fisheries in the North Island’s Gisborne, East Cape, and Māhia region (CRA 3), and the South Island’s Otago region (CRA 7).
“Rock lobsters are highly valued by many New Zealanders. They’re a taonga species to tangata whenua, prized catch for recreational fishers and, commercially, they contribute millions of dollars to our economy each year...