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Fisheries NZ proposes commercial fishing ban in Northland mātaitai reserves

Fisheries New Zealand is consulting on a plan to ban commercial fishing in parts of Northland under mātaitai reserve designations.

Skinny McBuntu

Fisheries NZ is proposing to prohibit commercial fishing in certain areas of Northland through mātaitai reserve designations. The proposal is currently in consultation phase. A public meeting on the plan is scheduled for Thursday.

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Commercial fishing could be banned in parts of Northland under mātaitai reserve plan

Fisheries NZ is consulting on the proposal and will hold a public meeting on Thursday.

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