The Minister for Primary Industries recently made a decision on a review of rock lobster Concession Area Minimum Legal Size (MLS) Regulations in CRA 3 (Gisborne), CRA 7 (Otago) and CRA 8 (Southern). The Minister’s decision letter provides the details of, and reasons for, his decisions: Download Minister’s Decision Letter (PDF 1.03MB)In summary, the Minister decided to retain all of the existing rock lobster Concession Area MLS Regulations for commercial fishers. The Ministry’s Final Advice to the Minister is available for download below, including the submissions received from stakeholders on the Ministry’s Initial Advice Paper: Download Final Advice Paper (PDF 1.43MB) Download Submissions Received (PDF 2.70MB) Also available for download is the Ministry’s Initial Advice on the Concession Area review: Download Initial Advice Paper (PDF 488KB)For further information please contact Alicia McKinnon at 06 831 0279 or alicia.mckinnon@mpi.govt.nz