National would ban ring-netting in Gulf zones

National would ban ring-net fishing in Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana’s high protection areas if re-elected, spokesperson Todd McClay says. No timeframe was given. RNZ reported it covers ring-netting — circling nets around schooling fish — not all commercial fishing. Authorised ring-netting for kahawai, grey mullet and trevally is allowed March to August.