MPI Fisheries - Nelson/Marlborough/Kaikoura

Our job is to help sustainably manage fisheries by working with communities to educate the public and enforce the fishing rules.

We take care of Nelson, Marlborough & Kaikoura. These coastlines have a wide range of fisheries that have both cultural and economic significance.

We use this page to share information about issues concerning our fisheries. If you need an answer to a question, tag us in a conversation and we’ll answer it as soon as we can.

Your Local Fishing Rules:

• download the FREE NZ Fishing Rules App www.mpi.govt.nz/travel-and-recreation/fishing/fishing-rules/get-fishing-rules (The app works without signal or data)

• visit http://www.mpi.govt.nz/travel-and-recreation/fishing/fishing-rules/

• pick up a brochure from the office or a local fishing supplies store

• free-text the name of a species to 9889 to get size and bag limits texted to you

• ring us at the office (Nelson - 03 548 1069 / Blenheim - 03 579 1088 / Kaikoura - 03 319 6570 ) and we’ll be happy to help

Report Illegal Fishing:

If you are out and about and you think that something is happening that shouldn't be, call free on 0800 4 7622437 (0800 4 POACHER) and you will be put through to someone that can help. Your calls DO make a difference