Final Aquaculture Decision for Wilson Bay Interim Aquaculture Management Areas

The Ministry of Fisheries has made a final aquaculture decision to approve (make a determination for) the 1,783 hectare Wilson Bay Interim Aquaculture Management Areas (Interim AMAs) in the Firth of Thames. Of this area, 520 ha is available for shellfish farming, with the remainder being access ways between the marine farming blocks.

When making an aquaculture decision, the Ministry is required to consider the effects of the proposed aquaculture activities on fishing and on the sustainability of fisheries resources. In this case, the Ministry was satisfied the proposed activities will not have an undue adverse effect on fishing or on the sustainability of fisheries resources. 

 Download Final Evaluation Report (PDF 1.23MB)
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 Download Appendix One (PDF 340KB)

Appendix Two is too large for download. To obtain a copy contact the Ministry of Fisheries, Nelson Office.

 Download Appendix Three (PDF 126KB)

 Download Appendix Four (PDF 2.23MB)
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 Download Aquaculture Decision (PDF 53KB)

 Download full set of coordinates defining the determination area (PDF 52KB)

Before marine farming can start at this site, the Regional Council must identify 20 percent of the aquaculture space for allocation to iwi and process resource consents for underlying applicants for the remainder of the available space.

Should you wish to receive further information about the Wilson Bay Interim AMAs, please contact:

Christine Bowden, ph (03) 548 1069 or email christine.bowden@fish.govt.nz or

Rachel Alexander, ph (03) 474 2228 or email rachel.alexander@fish.govt.nz.