Coromandel Scallops (SCA CS)
Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Plenty
Due to the highly variable nature of the scallop population, the Ministry of Fisheries review the status of the Coromandel scallops (SCA CS) fishery every year. The purpose of the annual survey is to determine how much, if any, extra catching rights will be allocated for that particular year.
An outcome of the survey is an Initial Position Paper (IPP) that gives the survey results and the Ministry's proposals for increasing the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the upcoming fishing season.
2010 Consultation Process
Coromandel
Scallops - 2010 |
Submissions |
A joint submission from NZ Sport Fishing, the Hokianga Accord and option4 rejecting the MFish proposed in-season increase for commercial harvesters. The joint submitters want commercial dredging excluded from low-density areas, to protect the environment. |
28 Jul
10
(Pdf 360Kb)
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The Coromandel Scallop Fishermen's Association supports an ACE increase to 100 tonnes, and proposes that both the recreational and customary allowances remain at 7.5 tonnes.
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Jul
10
(Pdf 60Kb)
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Whangamata Seafoods has been involved in the Coromandel scallop fishery for 33 years. They support an increase in commercial catch limits from 22 to 100 tonnes, and object to the 34 percent mortality rate quoted in the IPP.
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Jul
10
(Pdf 80Kb)
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The NZ Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC) supports option 1, an increase in commercial catch limits from 22 to 100 tonnes. SeaFIC also notes errors in the IPP and expects MFish to amend their Ministerial advice accordingly.
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Jul
10
(Pdf 70Kb)
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The NZ Recreational Fishing Council supports the baseline commercial catch limit of 22 tonnes and suggests this could increase to 65 tonne after a mid-season review of the scallop fishery. |
28 Jul
10
(Pdf 170Kb)
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Te Ohu Kaimoana, the Maori Fisheries Trust, supports MFish's option 1 - an increase of commercial catch limits from 22 to 100 tonnes. TOKM also supports the submissions from other commercial stakeholders. |
27 Jul
10
(Pdf 70Kb)
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The Mount Maunganui Sport Fishing Club do not support a commercial in-season harvest increase from 22 to 100 tonnes. The Club strongly disagrees that there is an abundance of scallops off Papamoa and Motiti. |
27 Jul 10
(Pdf 60Kb)
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Ngai Te Rangi Fisheries, of Mount Maunganui, is a holder of quota shares in the Coromandel Scallop fishery. Ngai Te Rangi support option 1 - the maximum increase in commercial harvest levels. |
23 Jul
10
(Pdf 100Kb)
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MFish documents & decision |
Phil Heatley's decision letter advising that the total allowable catch (TAC) for Coromandel scallops will be increased to the maximum recommended level and allocated to commercial fishers. Details here......... |
Sept 2010
(Pdf 600Kb)
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Final Advice Paper (FAP) from the Ministry of Fisheries to the Minister, Phil Heatley. MFish recommend the Minister allocates the maximum possible catching rights to commercial fishers. This is contrary to the non-commercial submissions provided in July. |
Sept 2010
(Pdf 620Kb)
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The 2010 Initial Position Paper (IPP) from the
Ministry of Fisheries - Proposed 2010-11 in-season review of the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) the for Coromandel Scallop fishery. (SCACS). |
2 Jul 10
(Pdf 220Kb)
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| Coromandel Scallops - 2006 |
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2007
and Earlier Consultation
The Ministry of Fisheries
(MFish) published their Coromandel Scallop IPP on July 2nd and have
asked for submissions to be sent to them by Monday 23rd July 2007.
MFish is available for
a meeting with stakeholders if required.
Any questions relating
to the Ministry of Fisheries' proposal can be sent to MFish: |
Ministry
of Fisheries
PO Box 19-747, Avondale,
Auckland 1746 |
| Contact: |
Murray Bruges |
| Phone: |
09 820 1990 |
| Email: |
Murray.Bruges@fish.govt.nz |
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Questions or feedback
to option4 can be sent to : |
option4
PO Box 37-951, Parnell,
Auckland |
| Contact: |
Trish Rea |
| Phone: |
0274 175121 |
| Email: |
trish@option4.co.nz |
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| Please note:
Submissions close on Monday 23rd July 2007 |
| Coromandel
Scallops - 2007 |
| Submissions |
| Sustainability is the key concern in the joint
submission to MFish in response to the proposals to increase
the take of scallops in the Coromandel fishery, from Little
Barrier, Great Barrier, Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Plenty areas.
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23 Jul
07
(Pdf 200Kb)
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| Ministry of Fisheries |
| The 2007 Initial Position Paper (IPP) from the
Ministry of Fisheries on proposals for Coromandel Scallops (SCA
CS). |
2 Jul 07
(Pdf 320Kb)
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| Coromandel Scallops - 2006
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| Ministers Decision
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| The catching rights for commercial fishers will
be increased five-fold for the 2006 season. Non-commercial fishers
overall allowance has been increased but there is no increase
in individual bag limits. |
24 Aug
06
(Pdf 20Kb)
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| Ministry of Fisheries
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| Initial Position Paper (IPP) from
the Ministry of Fisheries on proposals for Coromandel Scallops
(SCA CS). |
19 Jun
06
(370Kbs)
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| Letter from MFish advising of the IPP for Coromandel
Scallops and asking for submissions by 10th July. |
19 Jun
06
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| Articles
and Letters |
| MFish press release advising of the annual scallop
survey to assess the main scallop beds in the Hauraki Guld and
Bay of Plenty. |
11 May
06
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| Coromandel Scallops
- 2005 |
| Minister
of Fisheries |
| The Ministers decision for the Coromandel Scallop
fishery for the 2005 fishing season. |
11 Aug
05
(Pdf 20Kbs)
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| Ministry
of Fisheries |
| Final Advice Paper (FAP) from the Ministry to
the Minister providing their views on what decision the Minister
should make regarding Coromandel Scallops. |
2 Aug 05
(Pdf 300Kbs)
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| Initial Position Paper (IPP) from the Ministry
of Fisheries on proposals for Coromandel Scallops (SCA CS).
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4 Jul 05
(Pdf 220Kbs)
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| Coromandel Scallops
- 2004 |
| Submissions |
| option4 and three Bay of Plenty clubs submission
to the MFish proposal for Coromandel Scallops. |
23 Jul
04
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| Cover letter sent to the Ministry of Fisheries
with the above submission. |
23 Jul
04
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| The New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council's
submission to the MFish proposal for Coromandel Scallops. |
14 Jul
04
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| Ministry
of Fisheries |
| Letter from MFish advising of the IPP for Coromandel
Scallops and asking for submissions by 23rd July 04 |
5 Jul
04
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| Coromandel
Scallops - 2003 |
| The Minister decided to increase the Total Allowable
Catch (TAC) and ACE for commercial fishers for the 2003 fishing
year. |
Sep 2003 |
| Final Advice Paper (FAP) from MFish to the Minister
on how the Minister should decide to distribute scallop catch
in the 2003 season. |
Sep 2003
(Pdf 285Kb)
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| Initial Position Paper (IPP) from the Ministry
of Fisheries on proposals to increase the TAC and ACE for the
2003 season. |
Jul 2003
(Pdf 530Kb)
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