Video appeared online of a confrontation between fishermen and outraged marina users at Gulf Harbour Marina on Good Friday, prompting a flood of negative comments. Gulf Harbour Marina is not a marine reserve. The video sparked a fierce debate, with the majority taking issue with men's actions in fishing from the marina. Tony Sparks, general manager of Gulf Harbour Marina said the fish were a drawcard but fishing was "always a problem in the marina because the fish in the marina tend to become quite domesticated". O'Kane said: "Whilst the actions of the pair in the video are disappointing, they are not breaking any laws or rāhui as there are no restrictions at the Gulf Harbour Marina.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 08, 2021 22:41 UTC