Rāhui to be lifted
09/09/2022 12:11pm
The rāhui (sacred restriction) implemented across the entire northern coastline of Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui (Top of the South Island) last month will be lifted in Nelson Tasman on Tuesday 13 September and 11 September for Marlborough.
This means people will be able to swim and enter water in Nelson Tasman from 13 September.
Te Whatu Ora - Nelson Marlborough advises that recreational wild shellfish should not be collected until 28 days after the last significant rainfall. For Nelson, that advice expires on SUNDAY 25 September. This includes mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes and all other bi-valve shellfish.
Other marine species including fish, crayfish, crab, kina and pāua (sea snails) are considered unaffected because they are not filter feeders.
Whitebaiters should take note of public health advice and wash both their catch and hands in fresh water or under the tap at home to avoid the risk of cross-contamination in the kitchen.
Anyone experiencing illness after contact with water or eating food should consult their GP or Healthline on 0800 611 116.
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