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The whitebaiter's guide to whitebaiting on the West Coast

Published:

October 2010

Find out about the whitebait rules and regulations for the West Coast. Learn about whitebait species and how you can help to preserve these for future generations of whitebaiters.

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Whitebait regulations (West Coast)

Publication summary

The West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand has different rules and regulations for whitebaiting to the rest of the country.

This publication provides information for people intending to whitebait on the West Coast and gives a summary of these regulations. It also describes whitebait species and how you can help to preserve these for future generations of whitebaiters.

Publication information

Published by:

Publishing Team,
Conservation Engagement Group
Department of Conservation
PO Box 10420,
The Terrace
Wellington 6143

Contact

DOC West Coast Tai Poutini offices:

Buller - Kawatiri Area Office
Phone: +64 3 788 8008
Email: paparoavc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 731 1895
Address: Main Road
Punakaiki
Email: paparoavc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Greymouth - Mawheranui Area Office
Phone: +64 3 768 0427
Email: greymouth@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy Office
Phone: +64 3 756 9100
Email: westcoast@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Hokitika Area Office
Phone: +64 3 756 9100
Email: westcoast@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Franz Josef - Waiau Area Office
Phone: +64 3 752 0796
Email: westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
South Westland - Weheka Area Office
Phone: +64 3 751 0807
Email: southwestlandao@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Haast Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 750 0809
Address: Haast Junction
Corner SH6 and Jackson Bay Road
Haast
South Westland
Email: haastvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details


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