Hi Guys, My first post here and just looking for a bit of guidance please in the Challenger fishery. I'm from Marlborough and am a keen spearo, and slightly less keen fisher!.

If your local rules mention "Measurable state " that means you must bring them in whole or gut n gilled at the most.
If "Measurable State " is not mentioned, you may fillet at sea, but it is up to you to provide evidence of their length before you took the fillets off. If you can not provide sufficient information required, a fisheries officer may decide to confiscate them. The onus is on you too provide evidence to back your case.