Mātaitai Reserves

Mataitai reserves are areas where tangata whenua manage non-commercial fishing through bylaws. Bylaws apply equally to all individuals. Reserves can only be applied for over traditional fishing grounds which are of special significance to tangata whenua. Generally, there is no commercial fishing within these reserves.

There are a number of Mataitai Reserves in the Central Area. For further, detailed information on the location of mataitai reserves and how they are administered, please contact your nearest Ministry of Fisheries office.