23/07/2026
This Sunday - come along and gain insight first hand.
See you at the club!
Kia ora koutou,
Mai i Tapuae ki TaungΔtara he karanga tΔnei kia rauika mai.
From Tapuae to TaungΔtara, this is a call to our wider community to come together to share thoughts and ideas, build understanding, and help shape what comes next for our shared coastline β KI TUA, beyond the rΔhui.
The rΔhui / s186A Temporary Closure was put in place in response to rapidly declining shellfish stocks along the Western Taranaki coastline and applies to the area from Tapuae Stream to TaungΔtara Stream.
Community Hui 3 β Compliance, Education and Policing
This hui is one in a series of engagements with our community. The focus of this wΔnanga is to explore how compliance, education, and community responsibility can support the protection and long-term sustainability of our coastline and fisheries resources.
During this meeting we will talk through:
β’ Role of kaitiaki, MPI and formal enforcement
β’ Education-first approach
β’ Safety and support for kaitiaki and community leaders
β’ Community responsibility and behaviour expectations
β’ Reporting and managing non-compliance
Outcome weβre working towards:
Clear expectations around compliance and shared responsibility.
Your thoughts, experiences, and voices are important. This hui is about bringing the community into the discussion β sharing ideas, hearing perspectives, and working together to create a sustainable pathway forward for our moana, our reefs, and future generations.
This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas and help shape future management approaches.
Hui Details:
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Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
π Time: 11:00am start (finishing between 1:00pm β 2:00pm depending on discussion)
π Where: Cape Egmont Boat Club
Please feel free to share this message widely within the community.
NΔku noa, nΔ
Western Taranaki RΔhui Steering Committee