New Shellfish limits for Cormandel

New daily bag limits for the Coromandel have been introduced are are effective November '99.

• Cockles: Reduced to 50 from 150.
• Pipis: Reduced to 50 from 150.
• Tuatuas: Reduced to 50 from 150.
• Oysters (rock & Pacific): Reduced to 100 from 250.
• Green-lipped Mussels: Reduced to 25 from 50.

The decision to reduce the limits was made after concern was raised at the increasing numbers of people harvesting shellfish in the area and the sustainability of the resource. Other regions are being monitored