18 January 2021
Over the past week, rāhui have been placed on scallop beds in two North Island locations. They come after local hapū, iwi and communities noticed that the scallop beds are not the abundant sources of kaimoana they once were and need a rest so they can recover.
Te Runanga o Whaingaroa in Northland and Ngāti Hei in Coromandel, have both taken action to protect scallop beds in their rohe. There is concern about the impact dredging is having on the beds. The rāhui are in place to provide immediate relief and prevent any further decline while further information through surveys and appropriate management options are put in place.
If you’re gathering kaimoana this summer, please take heed and respect any rāhui in place.
Rāhui details:
Whaingaroa Harbour at Taupō Bay to Ririwha on Mahinepua/Stephenson Island and down to Whangaihe Bay from Saturday 16th January 2021:
Coromandel Peninsula at Opito and Kuaotunu Bay from Thursday 14th January 2021.
