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flag Taranaki fishery officers seized 338 illegally harvested pāua, including 199 undersized ones, from a closed zone, leading to expected prosecutions.

flag Taranaki fishery officers, with police support, intercepted individuals near Rahotu and Opunake who had illegally harvested hundreds of pāua from a closed zone running from Tapuae to Taungatara Streams, a ban in place until December 2026 to protect shellfish stocks. flag The operation followed a tip about suspicious activity, including a suspicious vehicle, and came after a prior night’s catch of 118 pāua, 16 undersized. flag Authorities seized 338 pāua, including 199 undersized ones, and confirmed all six suspects are expected to face prosecution. flag Fisheries New Zealand emphasized that illegal harvesting harms sustainable fisheries and urged the public to follow rules, use the free NZ Fishing Rules App, and report violations via the 0800 4 POACHER hotline.

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