2 Feb 2021

Crackdown on crayfish catch limits

From Nine To Noon, 9:35 am on 2 February 2021
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Photo: Malcom Francis

Crayfish are being given a chance to replenish in our waters. The iconic kaimoana is being considered for increased protection and feedback on proposed crayfish catch limits for 2021 is being sought by the Ministry for Primary Industries.  Submissions close on Friday.  Fisheries New Zealand Director of Fisheries Management Emma Taylor tells Kathryn Ryan this commercially valuable taonga, also prized by recreational fishers is most depleted in the Gisborne area.