Thread: Northland Scallop Fishery (SCA1) Full Closure (only it's not!)

Originally Posted by gmm

I have wanted to see a ban in the Whangarei Harbour for some time now as the beds are in decline.
Would have been great to see a total closure as this allows the best recovery option.
I spoke to a local kaitiaki who fully supported the ban and was committed to not issuing any customary permits during the ban, however pointed out that there were 172 people who were allowed to issue permits for the take of scallops in the Whangarei Harbour.
Like you MB I read every news publication but had to go to the Government policy document to see the the 7.5 tone customary take still existed.
This will be a good thing if everyone respects it, which I'm sure most will.

What ever happened to 1 person that can issue permits
It must be a free for all