South Island Customary Fishing Regulations
Several Ngāti Tama Kaitiaki have been appointed and trained to operate under the provisions of the South Island Customary Fisheries Regulations to ensure the safe and correct management of our customary fisheries.
Our Kaitiaki
Ānaru Stephens • Fred Te Miha • Haydon Ward-Holmes • Kerensa Johnston
Our Rohe Moana
Our rohe moana is from Raetihi (Cape Soucis) across Te Tai o Aorere (Tasman Bay) and Mohua (Golden Bay) to Te Taitapu (West Coast), to Kahurangi Point.
How to work within the regulations
Prior to going customary fishing under the regulations, you must get an authorisation from your local Kaitiaki. You must obtain the authorisation in person.
Key things to remember with your authorisation
The permit must be kept in your possession at all times
You must catch only those species specified on the authorisation
Your catch is not to exceed the quantity specified
It is only valid for the date and area specified
You must report your catch back to the Kaitiaki within five days of fishing