An investigation is under way after a boat from the West Coast was caught fishing in the Kahurangi marine reserve by Doc rangers. Photo: FileA West Coast-based fishing boat has been caught trawling inside a marine reserve, in the first serious breach since the reserves were designated two years ago. He confirmed the boat was from the West Coast. The Royal New Zealand Navy was also off the West Coast last week doing checks. Mr Dickson said the navy had carried out marine reserve checks on behalf of Doc and would return in summer.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 12, 2016 01:52 UTC