Pāua Opening 2024 - 22 April to 21 June 2024

Paua ( paua ) (Marfells Beach to Conway River)

Daily Limit (per fisher)

Blackfoot paua – 3

Yellowfoot paua – 3

Minimum size: Blackfoot paua – 125 mm Yellowfoot paua – 80 mm

(Oaro-Haumuri Taiapure) Daily Limit (per fisher)

Blackfoot paua – 2

Yellowfoot paua – 2

Minimum size: Blackfoot paua – 135 mm Yellowfoot paua – 80 mm

Accumulation limits When gathering over two or more days, the maximum amount of paua you can possess is two daily limits, including at home.

Closed Areas: The following areas remain closed to paua gathering. • Hikurangi Marine Reserve • Te Taumanu o Te Waka a Maui Taiapure (Kaikoura Peninsula) • Oaro Mataitai • Mangamaunu Mataitai • Te Waha o te Marangai Mataitai