This page is run by MPI for fishers and the local community to bring you information about how we work to manage and protect local fisheries.
Our job is to help sustainably manage fisheries by working with communities to educate the public and enforce the fishing rules.
We take care of Nelson, Marlborough & Kaikoura. These coastlines have a wide range of fisheries that have both cultural and economic significance.
We use this page to share information about issues concerning our fisheries. If you need an answer to a question, tag us in a conversation and we’ll answer it as soon as we can.
Your Local Fishing Rules:
• download the FREE NZ Fishing Rules App www.mpi.govt.nz/travel-and-recreation/fishing/fishing-rules/get-fishing-rules (The app works without signal or data)
• visit http://www.mpi.govt.nz/travel-and-recreation/fishing/fishing-rules/
• pick up a brochure from the office or a local fishing supplies store
• free-text the name of a species to 9889 to get size and bag limits texted to you
• ring us at the office (Nelson - 03 548 1069 / Blenheim - 03 579 1088 / Kaikoura - 03 319 6570 ) and we’ll be happy to help
Report Illegal Fishing:
If you are out and about and you think that something is happening that shouldn't be, call free on 0800 4 7622437 (0800 4 POACHER) and you will be put through to someone that can help. Your calls DO make a difference
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