Northland fishing patrols find 100% non-compliance with fishing rules
MPI officers conducting patrols in Northland found every fisher inspected was breaching fishing regulations.
Fisheries officers carried out three patrols in the Whananaki area over a five-day period and found every person they inspected was breaking fishing rules. The 100% non-compliance rate has been flagged as concerning by authorities.
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'Concerning': Northland fishing patrols record 100% non-compliance rate
MPI officers carried out three patrols in the Whananaki area over a five-day period, with every person inspected found to be breaching fishing rules.