Catch rules change for several fish stocks
Catch limits and deemed-value rates change for several fish stocks from the October 2026 fishing year.
Fisheries (Total Allowable Catch, Total Allowable Commercial Catch, and Deemed Value Rates) Amendment Notice (No 2) 2026 · Starts 30 Sep 2026
What's changing
- Catch limits and commercial catch limits would change for listed fish stocks for the October 2026 fishing year.
- Deemed value rates would change for the listed fish stocks.
- Affected stocks include butterfish, alfonsino, elephant fish, ling, pāua, snapper, tarakihi, and others.
Who's affected
Commercial fishers and others managing or catching the listed fish stocks would be affected.
When
The notice takes effect on 30 September 2026, but the changes apply from 1 October 2026, the first day of that fishing year.
Background
The notice changes the catch limits, commercial catch limits, and deemed value rates for the October 2026 fishing year. The provided text does not explain why these changes were made.