New Zealand · Spearfishing zone
Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve
Prohibited zonemarine reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve.
Marine reserve off the east coast of Northland (~22 km offshore), fully no-take since 1998. No fishing of any kind from boat or shore; no taking or disturbing any marine life including shellfish and seaweeds. Spearfishing is prohibited under the Marine Reserves Act 1971.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
35.4667°S, 174.7333°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for New Zealand
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
No license requiredvia Fisheries New Zealand (Ministry for Primary Industries)