The rāhui (embargo) on fishing for pink maomao, also known as longfin perch, was announced by Ngāti Hei kaumātua Joe Davis last night. The rāhui is voluntary, but Davis hoped those exploiting pink maomao would respect it until legislation could be changed. One of the bins of pink maomao filmed in Tairua on one of several boats at the Tairua Wharf on Thursday. Photo / Mike BhanaThis week documentary maker Mike Bhana filmed a group of fishermen returning from nearby coastal fisheries with what he said was 1500 to 2000 pink maomao fish. We encourage anyone who has been approached to buy pink maomao or any recreationally caught fish to contact our 0800 4 POACHER hot line."

Source: New Zealand Herald June 26, 2021 04:07 UTC