Te R\u016bnanga o Moeraki has declared a r\u0101hui on collecting shellfish from Kaih\u012bnaki (Moeraki Boulders) to the western end of Onekakara (Moeraki harbour beach).<\/p>\n
Chief executive Trevor McGlinchey said the Moeraki Tangata Tiaki has noted increased shell fishing pressure on this area of the coast which has resulted in a decrease in shellfish numbers and size. \u00a0<\/p>\n
“In order to protect the shellfish a r\u0101hui has been declared on the affected area. The r\u0101hui will stay in place until such time the shellfish within the area have recovered to a more sustainable level.”<\/p>\n
The decision to place a r\u0101hui on this area was taken by the R\u016bnanga Executive on the advice of Te R\u016bnanga o Moeraki Tangata Tiaki, he said.<\/p>\n
Tangata Tiaki are appointed under the South Island Customary Fisheries regulations and are trained to support sustainable management of fisheries.<\/p>\n
A r\u0101hui is a customary management process which temporarily closes fishing in certain areas to allow for the sustainable management of fish and shellfish within the area.<\/p>\n
“Te R\u016bnanga o Moeraki, with the support of Te R\u016bnanga o Ng\u0101i Tahu, has commenced the process of formally having the r\u0101hui recognised under section 186A and 186B of the Fisheries Act.<\/p>\n
“However, to protect the area during the summer holiday season Te R\u016bnanga o Moeraki has independently declared a r\u0101hui on the area and requests that this is respected by all.”<\/p>\n
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