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New Zealand Shellfish Crisis: Call for Two-Year Harvest Ban

1/18/2026

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In New Zealand, concerns over unsustainable shellfish harvesting rise with population growth.
University of Auckland marine biologist Andrew Jeffs notes that immigrants ignore local practices and drive overharvesting.
The Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust has called for a two-year fisheries ban in north Auckland.
Iwi chief executive Nicola MacDonald says shellfish harvesting is traditional but unsustainable due to population growth.
Fisheries authorities encourage reporting suspected illegal activities through a dedicated hotline.

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Story summary

In New Zealand, concerns over unsustainable shellfish harvesting rise with population growth.
University of Auckland marine biologist Andrew Jeffs notes that immigrants ignore local practices and drive overharvesting.
The Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust has called for a two-year fisheries ban in north Auckland.
Iwi chief executive Nicola MacDonald says shellfish harvesting is traditional but unsustainable due to population growth.
Fisheries authorities encourage reporting suspected illegal activities through a dedicated hotline.