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

Our Ngāti Tama Kaitiaki are:

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