Pursuant to section 26R(3) of the Conservation Act 1987, the “Anglers’ Notice for Fish and Game Regions 2019”, New Zealand Gazette, 6 August 2019, Notice No. 2019-gs3142 (called “the Notice”) is amended to delete Note 2.1 of the First Schedule and replace it with:
“2.1 No licence holder shall fish for trout or salmon except by using a rod and running line and authorised lure (as defined in clause 7 of this First Schedule).”
The Notice is further amended to insert the following text pertaining to the North Canterbury Fish and Game Region after the “Hurunui River and tributaries – below South Branch confluence except for the Mandamus, Pahao, Waitohi and Waikari rivers” entry as follows:
“Hurunui River | Below the South Branch confluence | 1 May to 30 Sep | FS | Trout:0 | Notes 1,2” |
The Notice is further amended to insert the following text pertaining to the North Canterbury Fish and Game Region after the “Waiau River and tributaries – downstream of Hope River confluence” entry as follows:
“Waiau River | Downstream of the Hope River confluence | 1 May to 30 Sep | FS | Trout:0 | Notes 1,2” |
Dated this 2nd day of February 2020.
Hon EUGENIE SAGE, Minister of Conservation.