Download FAR 2018/05 – Stock assessment of tarakihi off the east coast of mainland New Zealand

The stock structure of tarakihi in New Zealand coastal waters is reviewed. The review supports the hypothesis that tarakihi off the east coasts of the South and North Islands (including TAR 3, TAR 2 and eastern TAR 1) belong to a single, inter-connected stock. A stock assessment was conducted for the eastern stock of tarakihi, including the estimation of current stock status and yields.