The 2016 Kaikōura earthquake had massive impacts on pāua populations, resulting in the 4-year closure of the local pāua fishery. Surveys were undertaken over the last four years to monitor pāua population recovery. Increases in adult pāua abundance and post-earthquake recruitment were observed across the fishery. These findings supported the Minster’s decision to re-open the fishery for 3 months on the 1st of December 2021 and ongoing monitoring will assist future management decisions.

Management Plan Order
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2022/0038/latest/LMS643562.html?src=qs

Levy Order
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2022/0039/latest/LMS643223.html?src=qs

This report updates the information on annual patterns of settlement for the red rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii) on crevice collectors at seven key sites for the 2020 fishing year. Settlement was very high at Moeraki, above average at Castlepoint, just above average at Gisborne and Jackson Bay, average at Halfmoon Bay, and below average at Napier and Kaikōura.