Fisherman sentenced for black-market paua, rock lobster operationCHRIS HILLOCK/STUFF Michael Andrew Dickson, 45, illegally sold more than $30,000 worth of rock lobster, pictured, and paua. (File photo)A Canterbury fisherman has admitted he ran a lengthy black-market paua and rock lobster operation in exchange for cash, favours, alcohol and wild meat. MPI spokesman Howard Reid said Dickson dived recreationally for paua and rock lobster mainly in the Kaikoura area and acquired the recreational catch of other divers. "The illegal take of rock lobster and paua is a serious concern in Kaikoura. MPI issued a ban this year on the taking of all shellfish in the Kaikoura area, including paua.

Source: Stuff September 19, 2017 03:22 UTC