The Ministry for Primary Industries is encouraging recreational fishers to follow the fishing rules this summer and “take only what you need for a feed”.
“Summer is a great time for people to be out enjoying time together on the water. We want people to be able to enjoy kai moana for generations to come, so it’s important to take a little time before dropping a line in the water to familiarise yourself with the rules in your area,” says MPI director of fisheries compliance, Niamh Murphy.
MPI has launched a campaign to encourage people to ensure they know the rules and only take what they need for a feed.
“From time to time, rules do change and could be different outside your local area, so the best advice is to download the free NZ Fishing Rules app. It’ll give you all the latest rules about catch limits, fishing methods, and restrictions in your area so you never get caught out. It’s easy to use, and will work even if you are outside a coverage area.
“A number of the rules fishers relied on last year have changed. Our advice is to check the rules or catch a fine,” Murphy says.
