Psyche 483 Posted Monday at 10:59 PM Share Posted Monday at 10:59 PM Go to the YNZ site and it eventually leads to MPI See weed, chuck it straight back (updated February 2023) [PDF, 5.3 MB] Caulerpa identification guide (February 2023) [PDF, 8.1 MB] See weed, chuck it straight back – Summer campaign flyer [PDF, 2.9 MB] Caulerpa brachypus and the Controlled Area Notice at Great Barrier Island [PDF, 2.5 MB] Leaflet on Caulerpa brachypus and the Controlled Area Notice at Great Barrier Island [PDF, 4.2 MB] Caulerpa – Great Barrier Island biosecurity response [PDF, 943 KB] Caulerpa parvifolia and Caulerpa brachypus fact sheet 2022 [PDF, 342 KB] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 316 Posted Monday at 11:03 PM Share Posted Monday at 11:03 PM 6 minutes ago, K4309 said: That is my point. But aren't they only in charge of Olympic medals? I guess I was using 'the lowest form of wit' to highlight the shortcommings of YNZ. Given the existential threat to hardstands and haulout facilities nationally, AYBA are doing the heavy lifting on that in Auckland, and they get something like $3.56 in my annual club subs, while YNZ get something like $40 or $50. Entirely ineffective organisation with a 'job for life' CEO. I should’ve used purple font . Our modest club pays just shy of 10k PA in YNZ affiliation fees and only 3-4 race boat boat owners would be affected if we didn’t pay that . The youth sailing would lose whatever support is on call but even then they do superbly with minimal input from YNZ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 61 Posted Monday at 11:12 PM Share Posted Monday at 11:12 PM 6 minutes ago, Psyche said: Go to the YNZ site and it eventually leads to MPI See weed, chuck it straight back (updated February 2023) [PDF, 5.3 MB] Caulerpa identification guide (February 2023) [PDF, 8.1 MB] See weed, chuck it straight back – Summer campaign flyer [PDF, 2.9 MB] Caulerpa brachypus and the Controlled Area Notice at Great Barrier Island [PDF, 2.5 MB] Leaflet on Caulerpa brachypus and the Controlled Area Notice at Great Barrier Island [PDF, 4.2 MB] Caulerpa – Great Barrier Island biosecurity response [PDF, 943 KB] Caulerpa parvifolia and Caulerpa brachypus fact sheet 2022 [PDF, 342 KB] That is a very good example of the basic issue with YNZ Psyche (at the risk of getting political). They appear super capable with comms specialists. A weekly / fortnightly news-email with so many stories to read. But no actual advocacy. In your example, they have loads of content, but all from someone else. Given their national status as representing boaties, I would like / expect them to release a Public Statement saying: 1) There is no evidence boaties have spread caulerpa (cause there is no evidence, it is just a theory) 2) It is just as likely it is from the aquarium trade, and 3) Publicly challenge the logic of an anchoring ban, on the basis the Omakiwi material has clearly been there undetected for a considerable time (MPI's own words), and / or if there is going to be widespread anchoring bans (cause the whole of the BoI will be banned come Christmas, then advocate for mooring bouys. Question, did YNZ turn up to the great Hui in Rawhiti that agreed on this anchoring ban? Rather than vent on here, I think I shall find out directly from YNZ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 35 Posted Monday at 11:30 PM Share Posted Monday at 11:30 PM 1 hour ago, Bad Kitty said: Well that's gonna be a problem given that it's difficult to know if it's there until after you have anchored? And if it's as bad as reported it's shortly going to be in every bay in the Hauraki Gulf, the Bay of Islands, & Gt Barrier? Fair comment. But at this point in time that if it’s going to stop you getting good holding it will most likely be in one of the notified areas and you shouldn’t be there. In future who knows. Small consolation, its not taxifolia! What gets me also is the “throw it back” instead of instructions how to kill it and bin it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 61 Posted Tuesday at 12:37 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 12:37 AM 1 hour ago, Guest said: Fair comment. But at this point in time that if it’s going to stop you getting good holding it will most likely be in one of the notified areas and you shouldn’t be there. In future who knows. Small consolation, its not taxifolia! What gets me also is the “throw it back” instead of instructions how to kill it and bin it. Or just instructions on how to clean your anchor. The 'throw it back' assumes people can see it, and are inspecting their anchor and chain. They say a tiny rhizom can spread and grow very quickly. You may not be able to see it, or may have a remote anchor control. So why not advise if we can use a washdown on the anchor and chain? Maybe a little spray bottle of bleach in the anchor locker? or dish-wash soap, or some other household cleaning product. I read the divers at the barrier wash all their gear in a foaming soap wash, apparently that kills it. I'd be more than happy to keep a spray bottle (or even a barrel) of some household cleaner in my anchor locker, if I knew what one and that it would work in reducing the risk of my anchor shifting this caulerpa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 575 Posted Tuesday at 05:02 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:02 AM 5 hours ago, Guest said: What gets me also is the “throw it back” So it can disperse in currents.Now thats a good idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 61 Posted Thursday at 07:40 AM Share Posted Thursday at 07:40 AM Councils send strongly worded letter, oh, and ask for money. North Island councils combine in urgent call to govt for caulerpa support North Island councils combine in urgent call to govt for caulerpa support | RNZ News Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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