PostSource: New Zealand GovernmentOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is inviting feedback on proposals for managing rock lobster fishing around Aotea-Great Barrier Island. “Over the past two years, I have closed rock lobster fishing in the inner Hauraki Gulf and placed a ban on taking spiny rock lobster from the east coast of Northland to Hauraki Gulf, creating a network of protections to rebuild rock lobster populations and help address the issue of kina barrens. The requested measures are aimed at addressing the concerns of Great Barrier locals about rock lobster becoming depleted in their area.” The local board and iwi trust board are supported by the Aotea Ahu Moana Project, made up of residents and mana whenua. “I commend the ongoing community efforts to help manage rock lobster fishing around Aotea-Great Barrier Island,” Mr Jones says.