Psyche 879 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Don't complain if you don't make a submission! Looking at the future of exotic caulerpa Controlled Area Notices Biosecurity New Zealand is inviting interested groups and individuals to provide input into a review of the Controlled Area Notices (CANs) that are being used to prevent spread of exotic caulerpa through human activities. There are currently CANs in place at five locations: Aotea Great Barrier Island, Ahuahu Great Mercury Island, Waiheke Island, Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island and Te Rāwhiti Inlet in the Bay of Islands, Northland. They vary but generally place some restriction on anchoring and fishing as these are high-risk activities for spreading this pest. All these CANs will expire on 30 September 2025, and Biosecurity New Zealand is seeking feedback on three potential options. These are: · Option 1 – No CANs and public information encouraging good biosecurity practices · Option 2 – Status quo – CANs for infested areas that meet certain criteria, with varying restrictions · Option 3 – A cross-regional CAN covering the habitable range for exotic caulerpa requiring checking and cleaning anchors and equipment ("Bag It, Bin It"). With this option, there could be stricter controls in specific high-risk zones You can see details of the current CANs and information about the review at www.biosecurity.govt.nz/caulerpa-rules Detailed information about the review To provide feedback, use this online form Please let me know if you would like to discuss further Many thanks Sophia Sophia White | Programme Manager - Caulerpa | Pest Management Group - Korowai o te Pūnehu Pest Management Directorate | Biosecurity New Zealand - Tiakitanga Pūtaiao Aotearoa Ministry for Primary Industries - Manatū Ahu Matua Telephone: 04 831 4975 | Mobile: 022-012-6871 | Web: www.biosecurity.govt.nz I work part-time hours and am typically not available on Tuesdays Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vivaldi 62 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adrianp 137 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHK 18 Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Fortunately the new areas seem less restrictive than previously. So, all of GBI is covered by restriction, but you can anchor everywhere except Tryphena and the Broken Islands. Maybe this is a realization that this isn't going away, no matter how much money is given to certain groups, and you can't stop people anchoring indefinitely 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 879 Posted October 19 Author Share Posted October 19 https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/conservation/marine-and-coastal/marine-protected-areas/hauraki-gulf/hauraki-gulf-marine-protected-areas-overview-map.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 879 Posted October 19 Author Share Posted October 19 The Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act will come into force on 25 October 2025 HPA ; You can • Carefully anchor your boat. • Snorkel, kayak, swim and boat, so long as you don’t harm marine life. • Take just a handful of shells or driftwood. • Practise authorised customary fishing. You can't • Go recreational or commercial fishing. • Take any seafood, including by diving or collecting by hand. • Discharge sewerage and waste. • Land aircraft, including drones • Disturb sea life and habitats, such as construction, destruction, drilling, vibrations, explosions and introducing living organisms. SPA You can Carefully anchor your boat. Do low impact fishing, such as line fishing, spear fishing, diving, harvesting by hand, so long as you do not damage the sea floor. Snorkel, kayak, swim and boat, so long as you don’t damage the sea floor. You can't Operate high impact fishing methods, such as, bottom trawling, dredging, Danish seining. Discharge sewerage and waste. Disturb sea life and habitats, such as construction, destruction, drilling, vibrations, explosions and introducing living organisms. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 108 Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Unhelpfully there are still CANs in place which are not part of that system and not on that map. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 879 Posted October 19 Author Share Posted October 19 https://www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurity/exotic-pests-and-diseases-in-new-zealand/long-term-biosecurity-management-programmes/exotic-caulerpa-seaweeds-caulerpa-brachypus-and-caulerpa-parvifolia-in-new-zealand/the-legal-rules-for-boating-and-fishing-to-stop-the-spread-of-exotic-caulerpa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 108 Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 Yeah those. Would be quite nice if doc and mpi could get together and make one easy-to-read map! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slanty 12 Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 I think the big news here is that the barrier is back open for business - great news! Looking forward to visiting over summer... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 268 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Red = no anchoring Yellow = check and clean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 439 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 3 hours ago, ex Elly said: Red = no anchoring Yellow = check and clean Correction. Red isn't "no anchoring" Red is "your not supposed to anchor there unless you cannot safely make an alternative anchorage" You are allowed to anchor in red zones - if you have an emergency or if you cannot safely make an alternative anchorage. It is important people understand what the rules actually say. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 439 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 For @CarpeDiem and anyone else who may not actually understand the rules: Refer to pages 9 and 10 of the CAN for Gt Barrier Anchoring in emergencies No person may anchor craft (such as boats) within an exotic caulerpa high-risk-zone unless they have been granted a permit. A permit is not required in the following situations: 1) In the event of an emergency that: c) no other alternative safe sheltering locations or mooring can be easily acquired. Noting that the skipper has sole responsibility for the safety of the boat, it is up to the skipper what constitutes an emergency and whether or not they can make an alternative anchorage safely. I've had a hell of a lot of diesel bug this season, having to stop and clean the filters all the time. Just saying. Controlled Area Notice: Exotic Caulerpa - Aotea Great Barrier Island Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 560 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Thank you for clarifying that “no anchoring” doesn’t apply if you’re in an emergency. I’m sure the entire boating community was waiting for that revelation and incredible insight. Next you’ll be telling us that “no stopping” signs on the motorway don’t apply when your car catches fire. The “unless you can’t safely make an alternative anchorage” line is literally the same safety clause on every no-anchoring area in New Zealand and everywhere else on the planet. It’s not a loophole, it’s just the bit of common sense that stops people from sinking. Red means no anchoring. Explaining the emergency exception on a boating forum is like explaining that water is wet. 2 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 439 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 9 hours ago, CarpeDiem said: Thank you for clarifying that “no anchoring” doesn’t apply if you’re in an emergency. I’m sure the entire boating community was waiting for that revelation and incredible insight. Next you’ll be telling us that “no stopping” signs on the motorway don’t apply when your car catches fire. The “unless you can’t safely make an alternative anchorage” line is literally the same safety clause on every no-anchoring area in New Zealand and everywhere else on the planet. It’s not a loophole, it’s just the bit of common sense that stops people from sinking. Red means no anchoring. Explaining the emergency exception on a boating forum is like explaining that water is wet. Glad I could be of assistance. Wouldn't want some newbie quietly sink his boat and drowning (or just getting into a whole world of sh*t with cascading problems) for fear of breaching some nonsense biosecurity rule. Like I said, it's important to understand what the rules actually say, and they say you can anchor in red areas under certain circumstances. My main point is judging when those circumstances apply is the sole responsibility of the skipper of your vessel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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