Two men were found with 3526 pipi taken from the Ohiwa Harbour near Kutarere in the Bay of Plenty. Two men are likely to face court action after being found in possession of 3526 pipi taken from Ohiwa Harbour, in the Bay of Plenty. Ministry for Primary Industries spokesman Richard Ratapu said the men were caught with the illegal take during a routine inspection. They have shown a complete disregard for the daily legal pipi recreational allowance of 150 per person and have given no thought to the sustainability of Ohiwa Harbour's pipi stocks. READ MORE:* Charges likely after 400 excess and undersized pāua found"What is also concerning is that the men are local.

Source: Stuff May 19, 2019 23:15 UTC