Update 11th October 2018: The rahui has been extended for a further two years until 13th October 2020!
Fishing (except for gathering kina) within Maunganui Bay / Deep Water Cove is against the law. This area has been closed since 2010.
It is closed under section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996 until 13th October 2020. You can not take any species of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed, except for kina.
Fines up to a maximum of $100,000 apply for breaching the regulations.
Full details visit: http://www.rahui.org.nz
Read about other customary fisheries management areas in the Bay of Islands here