Update – 10 January 2023
Proposed rock lobster sustainability measures released
Fisheries New Zealand now welcomes feedback on proposed sustainability measures for Northland rock lobster (CRA 1) for the 1 April 2023 fishing year.
A summary of the proposal is provided in the summary table
Full details are provided in the rock lobster consultation document.
Review of sustainability measures for spiny rock lobster (CRA 1) for 2023-24 [PDF, 1 MB]
This review of Northland rock lobster follows a 2022 High Court judgment on catch limit decisions made for the stock in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 fishing years.
2022 High Court judgment decision for Northland rock lobster [PDF, 413 KB]