We may prohibit or restrict recreational activities like set netting under the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw. We do this to ensure public safety of other beach users, swimmers and kayakers.
Set netting is banned from the beginning of Labour Day weekend to the end of Easter annually. The prohibited area extends 200m offshore.
Set netting is banned from 20 December to 31 March annually. The prohibited area extends 200m offshore.
Tents, shelters and sleeping in cars is not allowed.
Set netting during the season is allowed if:
Set netters must not breach the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw by obstructing the beach.
We will take action if set netting:
If such a breach is reported, an on-call bylaws officer will attend within three hours.
Contact us for more information.
The Ministry for Primary Industries manages fisheries and protects wildlife.
They enforce the Auckland and Kermadec Recreational Fishing Rules, which include rules for using set nets and crab pots.
