Closed Areas

Rahui (Closed Area)
Mount Maunganui Closure Notice 2006
Effective from 21 July 2006 to 20 October 2007

Warning: Closed Area
It is forbidden to take green-lipped mussels from the closed area. There are heavy penalties for breaching this law. If you do not read English, have someone translate this brochure for you.

About the Rähui
A rähui (closure) will apply to the taking of green-lipped mussels from the area between Moturiki (Leisure Island) and Motuotau (Rabbit Island) - known as Hopukiore - until 20 October 2007.

The rähui has been put in place, as a conservation measure, in response to local Māori and community concerns about the depletion of the green-lipped mussels in this area.

The iwi of Tauranga moana, the Ministry of Fisheries, and the local community are working together in promoting the protection of green-lipped mussels in this area to ensure the sustainability of this shellfish for present and future generations.

This area is policed by Fishery Officers and is closed under section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996.

The penalties for breaching this law range from a fine of $5,000 to $100,000. Seizure and forfeiture provisions of the Fisheries Act 1996 will also apply.



Māori
Kia hora te marino, kia whakapapa Pounamu te Moana
Kia tere hoki te ka roherohe i mua i o koutou huarahi

That the calm be widespread, and the sea glisten like greenstone and let the shimmer of sunbeams dance across your pathway.


The taking of green-lipped mussels in the area between Moturiki (Leisure Island) and Motuotau (Rabbit Island) is PROHIBITED.


For further information Contact Fishery Officers:
Mt Maunganui (07) 571 2820

This community initiative is supported by:

Tangata Whenua:
Ngati Ranginui Iwi Incorporated Society
Te Runanga o Ngaiterangi Iwi
Te Runanga o Ngati Pukenga ki Tauranga Moana
Waitaha

Central & Local Government:
Ministry of Fisheries
Department of Conservation
Tauranga District Council
Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Community Groups:
Mainstreet Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui Lifeguards
Tauranga Regional Ethnic Council
Mount Maunganui Underwater Club
BOP Recreational Fishers Association
Mount Maunganui College