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New rules may limit rockpool collecting after overharvesting concerns in Whangaparāoa, with decisions due soon.
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is reviewing potential restrictions on rockpool gathering after concerns over overharvesting, particularly in the Whangaparāoa Peninsula.
Recent checks in Clevedon found 23 violations among 130 inspections, including large hauls of cockles and mussels.
The government is considering new rules and public education campaigns to protect non-food species, with enforcement continuing through Fishery Officer patrols.
Decisions are expected within the coming week, as officials work with communities to promote sustainable practices and long-term coastal conservation.
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Las nuevas reglas pueden limitar la recolección de piscinas de roca después de las preocupaciones por la recolección excesiva en Whangaparāoa, con decisiones que deben tomarse próximamente.