CRAYFISH SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) is seeking feedback on draft fisheries plans to implement management targets that would manage some spiny rock lobster (köura, crayfish) fisheries at a higher level of abundance. The spiny rock lobster stocks being considered for these plans include the Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) and

Wellington/Wairarapa (CRA 4). The draft fisheries plans are proposed as a tool to implement management targets informed by stakeholder feedbacl< for these fisheries. While this process does not directly impact catch limits it may have lasting impacts for the management of these fisheries.

Detailed information can be found on our website at: Draft fisheries plans and proposed management targets for the Haural<i Gulf-Bay of Plenty_ CRA 2 and

Wellington-Wairarapa CRA 4 spiny rocl< lobster fisheries. This includes a consultation paper which outlines the proposed management targets, the draft fisheries plans, and frequently asked questions.

Consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 8 September 2025.

Making a submission

We have prepared a submission form which can be used to submit on this proposal, this is available at: Submission template

Submissions should be emailed to EMsubmjssjons@mpLgoytnz. Alternatively, submissions can be sent by mail to the following postal address: Inshore Fisheries Management

Fisheries New Zealand

PO BOX 2526

Wellington 6140

New Zealand

Submissions are public information

Submissions may be the subject of requests for information under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). The OIA specifies that information is to be made available to requesters unless there are sufficient grounds for withholding it, as set out in the OIA. Submitters may wish to indicate grounds for withholding specific information contained in their submission, such as the information being commercially sensitive or if they wish personal information to be withheld. Any decision to withhold information requested under the OIA is reviewable by the Ombudsman.