Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999
Made 1999-10-11 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/342) Michael Hardie Boys, Governor-General Order in Council At Wellington this 11th day of October 1999 Present: The Right Hon Jenny Shipley presiding in Council Pursuant to section 89 of the Fisheries Act 1983 and section 186 of the Fisheries Act 1996, His Excellency the Governor-General, acting by and with the advice and con sent of the Executive Council, makes the following regulations. Contents Page 1 Title and commencement 4 Preliminary provisions 2 Interpretation 4 2A Transitional, savings, and related provisions 6 3 Application of regulations and Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settlement Act 1992 6 4 Relationship between these regulations and other regulations 6 Note Changes authorised by subpart 2 of Part 2 of the Legislation Act 2012 have been made in this official reprint. Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated. These regulations are administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Reprint as at 1 January 2020 1 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM69893 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM66581 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM397972 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM394191 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM394191 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM2998524 Confirmation of customary food gathering area/rohe moana and tāngata whenua 5 Notice from tāngata whenua 7 6 Public notice 7 7 Submissions 7 8 Dispute resolution 8 9 Confirmation of customary food gathering area/rohe moana and tāngata whenua 9 Appointment and cancellation of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for customary food gathering area/rohe moana 10 Appointment and cancellation of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for customary food gathering area/rohe moana 10 Powers of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki concerning customary food gathering 11 Power to authorise taking of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for customary food gathering 11 12 Record of authorisation to be produced to fishery officer 12 13 Commercial fishing and customary fishing on same trip 13 Participation of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki in fisheries management 14 Sustainability measures 13 15 Information to be provided 13 16 Iwi planning document 14 Mātaitai reserves 17 Application for mātaitai reserve 14 18 Public notice of application 15 19 Consultation 15 20 Decision to establish mātaitai reserve 16 21 Appointment of Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for mātaitai reserve [Revoked] 17 22 Declaration to establish mātaitai reserve 17 23 Appointment and cancellation of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for mātaitai reserve 18 Powers of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki in mātaitai reserves 24 Fishing in mātaitai reserves 19 25 Power to restrict or prohibit fishing in mātaitai reserves 20 26 Notification of restriction or prohibition 21 27 Power to authorise fishing for functions of marae 22 28 Fishing from registered commercial vessels for functions of marae 22 29 Enhancement of fish stocks 22 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 2 Part-appointments and delegation by Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki 29A Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki appointed for part of area/rohe moana or mātaitai reserve 23 29B Delegation by Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki 23 Overlapping customary food gathering areas/rohe moana 29C Overlapping customary food gathering areas/rohe moana 23 Powers of Minister 30 Minister’s powers concerning management by Tāngata Tiaki/ Kaitiaki 24 31 Requirement to cancel appointment of Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki 26 Accountability mechanisms 32 Records of authorisations 26 33 Records of fish, aquatic life, and seaweed taken 26 34 Authorisation to be held 26 35 Reporting by authorised person 26 36 Records must be provided by Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki 27 37 Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki to meet and inform tāngata whenua 27 38 Assistance to Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki 28 Offences and penalties 39 Taking of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed without approval or authorisation prohibited 28 40 Possessing fish, aquatic life, or seaweed taken without approval or authorisation prohibited 28 41 Defence available if unauthorised catch taken as inevitable consequence of lawful taking 29 42 Altering authorisation is offence 29 43 Breach of bylaws is offence 29 44 Penalties 29 Revocation and saving 45 Revocation 30 46 Saving 30 Schedule 1 Transitional, savings, and related provisions 31 Schedule 2 Forms 33 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 3 Regulations 1 Title and commencement (1) These regulations may be cited as the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fish ing) Regulations 1999. (2) These regulations come into force on the 28th day after the date of their notifi cation in the Gazette. Preliminary provisions 2 Interpretation (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,— chief executive means, subject to any enactment, the chief executive for the time being of the Ministry that has, with the authority of the Prime Minister, assumed responsibility for these regulations customary food gathering means the exercise of traditional rights confirmed by the Treaty of Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settle ment Act 1992, which include, in this context, the right to take, and the right to manage, fisheries resources for a purpose authorised by Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki, including koha, to the extent that such purpose is consistent with tikanga Māori and is neither commercial in any way nor for pecuniary gain or trade; and cus tomary food gathering area/rohe moana and area/rohe moana have a cor responding meaning local community means those persons— (a) who own any land in the proximity of a proposed mātaitai reserve; or (b) who— (i) have a place of residence in the proximity of a proposed mātaitai reserve; and (ii) have been in occupation for a cumulative period of no less than 3 months in the 3 consecutive years immediately preceding the date of the application for that mātaitai reserve mātaitai reserve means an identified traditional fishing ground declared as a mātaitai reserve under regulation 22 Minister means, subject to any enactment, any Minister of the Crown who, under the authority of any warrant or with the authority of the Prime Minister, is for the time being responsible for the administration of these regulations Ministry means, subject to any enactment, the Ministry that has, with the authority of the Prime Minister, for the time being assumed responsibility for the administration of these regulations South Island fisheries waters means that part of New Zealand fisheries waters shown on Allocation Plan NT 506 (SO 19902); and nothing in this definition r 1 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 4 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM435834 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM281432 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM281432 limits or affects the meaning the term has in any context outside these regula tions Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki means any person, and Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki means any persons, appointed as a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki under these regula tions tāngata whenua,— (a) in relation to a particular area, means the hapū or iwi that hold mana whenua and mana moana over that area and are represented by 1 of the following bodies or trusts, or the bodies or trusts that replace them: (i) Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu: (ii) Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō Post-Settlement Trust: (iii) Te Pātaka a Ngāti Kōata: (iv) Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust: (v) Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust: (vi) Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated: (vii) Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust: (viii) Rangitāne o Wairau Settlement Trust: (ix) Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia Trust; and (b) in relation to an area where 2 or more customary food gathering areas/ rohe moana overlap, means the tāngata whenua (as defined by paragraph (a)) of each of those areas/rohe moana working day means any day except— (a) Saturday, Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Labour Day, the Sovereign’s birthday, and Waitangi Day; and (ab) if Waitangi Day or Anzac Day falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, the fol lowing Monday; and (b) a day in the period commencing with 20 December in any year and end ing with 15 January in the following year. (2) A reference to a numbered form is a reference to the form so numbered in Schedule 2. (3) Expressions not defined in these regulations but defined in the Fisheries Act 1996 have, in these regulations, the meanings defined in that Act. Regulation 2(1) customary food gathering: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 4(1)(a) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 2(1) customary food gathering: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 4(1)(b) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 2(1) mātaitai reserve: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 4(2)(a) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 2(1) mātaitai reserve: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 4(2)(b) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 2 5 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM394191 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM394191 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45871 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45871 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45871 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45871 Regulation 2(1) Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 4(3) of the Fish eries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 2(1) tāngata whenua: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 4(4) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 2(1) working day paragraph (ab): inserted, on 1 January 2014, by section 8 of the Holi days (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 19). Regulation 2(2): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 4(5) of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 2A Transitional, savings, and related provisions The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms. Regulation 2A: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 5 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 3 Application of regulations and Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settlement Act 1992 (1) These regulations apply to the taking of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for cus tomary food gathering purposes from any South Island fisheries waters. (2) These regulations apply only in respect of fisheries resources managed under the Fisheries Act 1996 or any regulations made under that Act. (3) Any person exercising functions, duties, or powers under these regulations must do so in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty of Waitangi (Fisher ies Claims) Settlement Act 1992. Regulation 3(2): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 6 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 4 Relationship between these regulations and other regulations (1) In the event of any inconsistency between these regulations and any other regu lations made under the Fisheries Act 1996, these regulations prevail over such other regulations. (2) Until a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki is appointed for a customary food gathering area/rohe moana, regulations 50 to 52 of the Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regu lations 2013 apply to the taking of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for customary food gathering purposes from that customary food gathering area/rohe moana. (3) Nothing in these regulations prevails over any emergency measures imposed under section 16 of the Fisheries Act 1996. Regulation 4(1): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 7(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 4(2): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 7(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). r 2A Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 6 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45871 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45871 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM4929207 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45871 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45858 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM394191 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM281432 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM281432 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203553 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM394191 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM3630195 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM395525 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203554 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203554 Confirmation of customary food gathering area/rohe moana and tāngata whenua Heading: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 8 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fish ing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 5 Notice from tāngata whenua (1) The tāngata whenua may, in accordance with these regulations, manage cus tomary food gathering within the area/rohe moana for which they are tāngata whenua. (2) Before the tāngata whenua begin the management of customary food gathering under these regulations, they must give the Minister a notice that sets out— (a) the name or description of the tāngata whenua; and (b) a description, and map, of the boundaries of their customary food gather ing area/rohe moana; and (c) a physical or electronic address for notices to the tāngata whenua. Regulation 5: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 8 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 6 Public notice On receiving a notice under regulation 5, the Minister, as soon as practicable but no later than 20 working days after receipt, must cause the details of the notice to be published at least twice, with an interval of not less than 5 working days between each publication, in a newspaper circulating in the locality of the proposed customary food gathering area/rohe moana. Regulation 6: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 9(a) of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 6: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 9(b) of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 6: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 9(c) of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 7 Submissions (1) Within 20 working days after the date of the second publication of a notice under regulation 6, any person referred to in subclause (2) may make a submis sion concerning the notice in writing or electronically to any office of the Min istry. (2) A person may make a submission under subclause (1) if the person belongs to— (a) the tāngata whenua to whom the notice relates; or (b) any hapū or iwi claiming mana whenua and mana moana in respect of customary food gathering in any part of the proposed customary food gathering area/rohe moana; or (c) the rūnanga or other organisation representing— Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 7 7 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45959 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45959 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45983 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45983 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45983 (i) the tāngata whenua to whom the notice relates; or (ii) the hapū or iwi referred to in paragraph (b). Regulation 7: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 10 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 8 Dispute resolution (1) This regulation applies if the Minister considers that any submission referred to in regulation 7(1) indicates a dispute regarding— (a) who are tāngata whenua; or (b) the boundaries of the proposed customary food gathering area/rohe moana. (2) If this regulation applies, the Minister must, as soon as practicable,— (a) notify the tāngata whenua who gave the notice under regulation 5, and any person who has made a submission, that this regulation applies; and (b) require the parties to the dispute to resolve the dispute in accordance with subclause (4); and (c) date the notice, and that date is the start date for resolving the dispute. (3) In resolving the dispute, the parties may agree to boundaries of the proposed customary food gathering area/rohe moana that differ from, but are not outside, those contained in the notice given under regulation 5. (4) The parties must follow these steps until a dispute is resolved: (a) they must try to agree on a dispute resolution process that is consistent with tikanga Māori and use that process to try to resolve the dispute; and (b) if that does not resolve the dispute within 3 months after the start date, they must use mediation to try to resolve the dispute; and (c) if that does not resolve the dispute within 6 months after the start date, the dispute must be referred to arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1996, which applies with any necessary modifications. (5) The mediator or arbitrator must have knowledge of tikanga Māori and of the geographical area to which the dispute relates. (6) The mediator or arbitrator— (a) must be agreed on by the parties within 10 working days after the start of the mediation or arbitration step; but (b) if that fails, must be appointed by the chief executive. (7) However,— (a) the parties may agree to change any deadline in subclause (4)(b) or (c) or (6)(a): r 8 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 8 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45984 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM403276 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM403276 (b) if a party refuses to participate in mediation under subclause (4)(b), the chief executive may determine the dispute in favour of the other party or parties (without the need for mediation or arbitration). (8) As soon as practicable after the dispute is resolved, the tāngata whenua who gave the notice under regulation 5 must give the Minister a notice that sets out— (a) the name or description of the tāngata whenua; and (b) a description, and map, of the boundaries of their customary food gather ing area/rohe moana. Regulation 8: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 10 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 9 Confirmation of customary food gathering area/rohe moana and tāngata whenua (1) The Minister must confirm the boundaries of the customary food gathering area/rohe moana and who the tāngata whenua of the area/rohe moana are if satisfied that— (a) no submission in opposition has been received under regulation 7; or (b) a dispute resolution process has been concluded under regulation 8, all disputes have been resolved through that process, and the boundaries are not outside the boundaries set out in the notice given under regulation 5. (2) As soon as reasonably practicable after the Minister confirms those matters (the confirmation date), the chief executive must cause to be published in a newspaper circulating in the locality of the customary food gathering area/rohe moana, and in the Gazette, a notice— (a) describing the boundaries of the customary food gathering area/rohe moana; and (b) naming or describing the tāngata whenua of the area/rohe moana; and (c) specifying the confirmation date. (3) The area/rohe moana and the tāngata whenua are recognised for the purposes of these regulations on and from the confirmation date. (4) The area/rohe moana and the tāngata whenua continue to be recognised for the purposes of these regulations even if the notice is revoked unless that recogni tion is expressly ended. Regulation 9: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 10 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 9 9 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45984 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45984 Appointment and cancellation of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for customary food gathering area/rohe moana Heading: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 10 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 10 Appointment and cancellation of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for customary food gathering area/rohe moana Appointing (1) The tāngata whenua of a customary food gathering area/rohe moana may appoint 1 or more people to be Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for the area/rohe moana. (2) A person who is appointed as a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki must be a member or nominated representative of the tāngata whenua or of any organisation of the tāngata whenua. (3) When the tāngata whenua decide to appoint a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki, they must also decide— (a) whether the person is to be a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for the whole or a part of the area/rohe moana and, if a part, which part; and (b) when the appointment is to start; and (c) when the appointment is to end, or that the appointment has no specified end date. (4) When the tāngata whenua appoint a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki, they must— (a) give the Minister a notice setting out— (i) the person’s name and contact details; and (ii) the details they decided under subclause (3); and (b) publish the notice and the updated list of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for the area/rohe moana. Cancelling appointments (5) The tāngata whenua— (a) must cancel the appointment of a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki who resigns or dies in office: (b) must cancel the appointment of a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki as soon as prac ticable after receiving a notice from the Minister under regulation 31 requiring the cancellation: (c) may cancel the appointment of a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for any other reason. (6) When the tāngata whenua cancel the appointment of a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki, they must— (a) give the Minister a notice setting out— (i) the person’s name and contact details; and r 10 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 10 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45984 (ii) the date on which the cancellation takes effect; and (b) publish the notice, unless the person died in office; and (c) publish the updated list of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for the area/rohe moana. Reappointing (7) The tāngata whenua— (a) may reappoint any person as a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki; and (b) must comply with subclauses (3) and (4) when reappointing. (8) However, the Minister’s approval is required for a person to be reappointed within 5 years after their appointment was cancelled under subclause (5)(b). Giving notices and publishing notices and updated lists (9) The tāngata whenua must give notices to the Minister under this regulation— (a) in writing or electronically; and (b) as soon as practicable. (10) The tāngata whenua must publish notices and updated lists under this regula tion— (a) on the Internet site of the body or trust that represents the tāngata whenua; and (b) as soon as practicable after giving the notice to the Minister under sub clause (4)(a) or (6)(a). Regulation 10: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 10 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Powers of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki concerning customary food gathering Heading: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 11 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 11 Power to authorise taking of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for customary food gathering (1) A Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki may authorise any individual to take fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for customary food gathering purposes from within the following: (a) the whole or any part of the customary food gathering area/rohe moana for which the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki is appointed, except from a mātaitai reserve in the area/rohe moana: (b) the whole or any part of the mātaitai reserve for which the Tangata Tiaki/ Kaitiaki is appointed. (2) No authorisation made under subclause (1) has any effect unless it has been made in form 2, and specifies— (a) the persons who are authorised to take the species covered by the author isation; and Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 11 11 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45984 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203607 (b) the species that may be taken; and (c) the date or dates on which each species may be taken; and (d) the quantity of each species that may be taken; and (e) size limits relating to each species to be taken; and (f) the method by which each species may be taken; and (g) the area or areas in which each species may be taken; and (h) the purpose for which each species may be taken; and (i) the venue at which the catch may be used; and (j) any other matters concerning customary food gathering the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki may reasonably specify. (3) Despite subclause (2),— (a) the chief executive and the Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for a customary food gathering area/rohe moana or mātaitai reserve may agree that, from an agreed date, different requirements apply to authorisations in that area/ rohe moana or mātaitai reserve (which may include the granting of elec tronic or oral authorisations); and (b) if so, an authorisation has effect if it complies with those requirements. (4) An authorisation granted under subclause (3) must specify the matters referred to in paragraphs (a) to (j) of subclause (2). (5) The holder of an authorisation granted under these regulations must produce it, or provide details which verify it, when reasonably requested to do so by a fishery officer. (6) See regulation 35 for requirements to report fish, aquatic life, or seaweed taken under an authorisation. Regulation 11(1): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 12(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 11(3): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 12(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 11(5): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 12(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 11(6): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 12(4) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 12 Record of authorisation to be produced to fishery officer If a fishery officer has reasonable cause to suspect an offence has been commit ted against these regulations,— (a) any fishery officer may request the relevant Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki who granted the relevant authorisation to produce the records concerning the authorisation to which the suspected offence relates; and r 12 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 12 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203609 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203609 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203609 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203609 (b) the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki must produce the records when requested to do so by a fishery officer. 13 Commercial fishing and customary fishing on same trip (1) Subclause (2) applies if, on any fishing trip, a person— (a) takes fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for customary food gathering pur poses under an authorisation granted by a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki; and (b) takes fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for commercial purposes under a fish ing permit issued under the Fisheries Act 1996. (2) All fish, aquatic life, and seaweed taken on that trip for customary food gather ing purposes must be treated as having been taken otherwise than under these regulations unless they are placed in separate marked containers and are clearly identified as having been taken for customary food gathering purposes. Regulation 13(1)(b): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 13 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Participation of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki in fisheries management Heading: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 14 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 14 Sustainability measures A Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for a customary food gathering area/rohe moana may provide input to and participate in the process of setting or varying sustainabil ity measures, or developing management measures, concerning the whole or any part of the area/rohe moana. Regulation 14: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 15(a) of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 14: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 15(b) of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 15 Information to be provided (1) This regulation applies to the copies of the records kept by the Tāngata Tiaki/ Kaitiaki under regulations 32 and 33 that are provided to the agreed person under regulation 36(1). (2) The agreed person must,— (a) before 1 November in each year, provide summarised information from those records about all species taken in the 12-month period ending on 30 September in that year; and (b) as required by the chief executive, provide summarised information from those records in respect of any species for which the chief executive con siders that more frequent reporting is useful to ensure the sustainability of the species. (3) The summarised information must be provided in form 3. Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 15 13 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM394191 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203610 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203612 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203613 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203613 (4) The information must be provided in writing or electronically to any office of the Ministry. (5) The information is provided for the sole purpose of setting or varying sustaina bility measures or developing management controls. (6) In making any decision under section 20 of the Fisheries Act 1996, the Minis ter must have regard to information provided under this regulation or provided by a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki under regulation 14 (in addition to the other matters required by that Act). Regulation 15: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 16 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 16 Iwi planning document (1) Any Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki may prepare a management plan or strategy for any part of the customary food gathering area/rohe moana concerned. (2) When a plan is prepared by a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki and that plan is agreed to be authorised by the tāngata whenua of the part of the area/rohe moana con cerned, the plan— (a) may be treated as a planning document recognised by an iwi authority for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991, if it meets the requirements of that Act: (b) must be taken into account by the Minister for the purposes of section 10(b) of the Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settlement Act 1992. Regulation 16(2): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 17 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Mātaitai reserves 17 Application for mātaitai reserve (1) The tāngata whenua of a customary food gathering area/rohe moana may apply to the Minister for a mātaitai reserve in any part of the area/rohe moana. (2) The application must set out the following for the proposed mātaitai reserve: (a) a description, and map, of the traditional fishing ground comprising the mātaitai reserve: (b) the special relationship between the tāngata whenua and the mātaitai reserve: (c) the general aims of managing the mātaitai reserve: (d) any proposed conditions for the mātaitai reserve, including any excep tions to the prohibition on commercial fishing to allow 1 or both of the following: (i) the commercial taking of specified species of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in the reserve: r 16 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 14 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM395549 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203614 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM230264 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM281461 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM281461 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203616 (ii) the carrying out of specified commercial fishing activities in the mātaitai reserve: (e) any agreements about those conditions with persons affected by them. Regulation 17: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 18 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 18 Public notice of application (1) No later than 20 working days after receipt of any application under regulation 17, the Minister must cause notice of the application to be published at least twice, with an interval of not less than 5 working days between each publica tion, in a newspaper circulating in the locality of the proposed mātaitai reserve. (2) The notice must invite written or electronic submissions from the local com munity, and allow a minimum of 20 working days for such submissions to be made. Regulation 18 heading: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 19(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 18(2): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 19(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 19 Consultation (1) As soon as practicable, and in any case no later than 20 working days after the closing date for receiving submissions under regulation 18, the Minister must cause notice of a meeting to be published at least twice, with an interval of not less than 5 working days between each publication, in a newspaper circulating in the locality of the proposed mātaitai reserve. (2) The Minister and the tāngata whenua applying for the proposed mātaitai reserve must together consult with the local community at the meeting. (3) After consultation with the local community, the tāngata whenua may amend an application made under regulation 17 and must advise the Minister of any amendments to the application. (4) As soon as practicable after consultation with the local community under sub clause (2) or on being advised of an amended application under subclause (3) (as the case may be), the Minister must give a notice in accordance with sub clause (5). (5) The notice referred to in subclause (4) must be published in a newspaper circu lating in the locality of the proposed mātaitai reserve, and— (a) set out details of the application for a mātaitai reserve; and (b) invite written or electronic submissions about the fish stocks in the area specified in the application from persons who take fish, aquatic life, or seaweed or own quota, and whose ability to take such fish, aquatic life, or seaweed or whose ownership interest in quota may be affected by the proposed mātaitai reserve; and Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 19 15 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203617 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203619 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203619 (c) allow a minimum of 20 working days for such submissions to be made. (6) As soon as practicable after submissions have been made in accordance with subclause (5), the Minister must— (a) advise the tāngata whenua of the submissions; and (b) discuss with the tāngata whenua any conditions relating to the mātaitai reserve that the Minister considers may be necessary to address issues raised by those submissions. Regulation 19(2): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 20(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 19(3): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 20(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 19(5)(b): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 20(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 19(6)(a): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 20(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 19(6)(b): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 20(4) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 20 Decision to establish mātaitai reserve (1) Subject to regulation 19, the Minister must decide to establish an area as a māt aitai reserve if satisfied that— (a) there is a special relationship between the tāngata whenua making the application and the proposed mātaitai reserve; and (b) the general aims of management specified in the application are consis tent with the sustainable management of the fishery to which the appli cation relates; and (c) the proposed mātaitai reserve is an identified traditional fishing ground and is of a size appropriate to effective management by the tāngata whenua; and (d) the Minister and the tāngata whenua are able to agree on suitable condi tions for the proposed mātaitai reserve; and (e) the proposed mātaitai reserve will not— (i) unreasonably affect the ability of the local community to take fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for non-commercial purposes; or (ii) prevent persons with a commercial interest in a species taking their quota entitlement or annual catch entitlement (where applic able) within the quota management area for that species; or (iii) prevent persons with a commercial fishing permit for a non-quota management species taking fish, aquatic life, or seaweed under their permit within the area for which that permit has been issued; and r 20 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 16 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203611 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203611 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203611 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203611 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203611 (f) the proposed mātaitai reserve is not a marine reserve under the Marine Reserves Act 1971. (2) If the Minister considers that an application for a mātaitai reserve under regula tion 17 does not meet 1 or more of the criteria set out in subclause (1), the Min ister must decline that application as soon as reasonably practicable and, in any case no later than 30 working days after the date of the Minister’s decision to decline the application, the Minister must notify the applicant in writing of that fact and state the reasons for declining. (3) Non-compliance with any time period specified in regulation 18 or 19 does not prevent— (a) the Minister from making a decision under this regulation; or (b) the declaration of a mātaitai reserve under regulation 22. (4) [Revoked] Regulation 20 heading: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 21(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 20(1): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 21(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 20(1)(a): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 21(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 20(1)(b): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 21(4) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 20(1)(c): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 21(5) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 20(1)(d): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 21(5) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 20(3): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 21(6) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 20(4): revoked, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 21(6) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 21 Appointment of Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for mātaitai reserve [Revoked] Regulation 21: revoked, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 22 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 22 Declaration to establish mātaitai reserve (1) As soon as practicable, but no later than 20 working days, after the Minister decides under regulation 20 to establish a mātaitai reserve, the chief executive must cause to be published in a newspaper circulating in the locality of the mātaitai reserve, and in the Gazette, a notice— (a) declaring the establishment of the mātaitai reserve; and (b) describing the boundaries of the mātaitai reserve; and Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 22 17 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM397837 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM397837 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203621 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203621 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203621 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203621 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203621 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203621 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203621 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203621 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203620 (c) specifying the conditions imposed for the mātaitai reserve (if any), including any exceptions to the prohibition on commercial fishing in the mātaitai reserve. (2) The declaration of the establishment of the mātaitai reserve takes effect on a date to be specified in the Gazette notice under this regulation. Regulation 22: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 23 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 23 Appointment and cancellation of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for mātaitai reserve Appointing (1) The tāngata whenua who have had a mātaitai reserve established may appoint 1 or more people to be Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for the mātaitai reserve. (2) A person who is appointed as a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki must be a member or nominated representative of the tāngata whenua or of any organisation of the tāngata whenua. (3) When the tāngata whenua decide to appoint a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki, they must also decide— (a) whether the person is to be a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for the whole or a part of the mātaitai reserve and, if a part, which part; and (b) when the appointment is to start; and (c) when the appointment is to end, or that the appointment has no specified end date. (4) When the tāngata whenua appoint a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki, they must— (a) give the Minister a notice setting out— (i) the person’s name and contact details; and (ii) the details they decided under subclause (3); and (b) publish the notice and the updated list of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for the mātaitai reserve. Cancelling appointments (5) The tāngata whenua— (a) must cancel the appointment of a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki who resigns or dies in office: (b) must cancel the appointment of a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki as soon as prac ticable after receiving a notice from the Minister under regulation 31 requiring the cancellation: (c) may cancel the appointment of a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for any other reason. r 23 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 18 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203623 (6) When the tāngata whenua cancel the appointment of a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki, they must— (a) give the Minister a notice setting out— (i) the person’s name and contact details; and (ii) the date on which the cancellation takes effect; and (b) publish the notice, unless the person died in office; and (c) publish the updated list of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for the mātaitai reserve. Reappointing (7) The tāngata whenua— (a) may reappoint any person as a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki; and (b) must comply with subclauses (3) and (4) when reappointing. (8) However, the Minister’s approval is required for a person to be reappointed within 5 years after their appointment was cancelled under subclause (5)(b). Giving notices and publishing notices and updated lists (9) The tāngata whenua must give notices to the Minister under this regulation— (a) in writing or electronically; and (b) as soon as practicable. (10) The tāngata whenua must publish notices and updated lists under this regula tion— (a) on the Internet site of the body or trust that represents the tāngata whenua; and (b) as soon as practicable after giving the notice to the Minister under sub clause (4)(a) or (6)(a). Regulation 23: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 23 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Powers of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki in mātaitai reserves Heading: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 24 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 24 Fishing in mātaitai reserves (1) If any Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki has been appointed for a mātaitai reserve, the tak ing of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for customary food gathering purposes in the mātaitai reserve is— (a) subject to regulations 11 and 25 to 29; and (b) not subject to sections 50 to 52 of the Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regu lations 2013, despite regulation 4(2). Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 24 19 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203623 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203622 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM3630195 (2) No person may engage in commercial fishing in a mātaitai reserve except in accordance with— (a) an exception that is a condition imposed for the mātaitai reserve under regulation 22(1)(c) or that is provided for in any regulations made in accordance with subclause (4); and (b) the Fisheries Act 1996 and the relevant regulations under that Act. (3) The Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki of the mātaitai reserve may request the Minister to recommend the making of regulations to allow the commercial taking of speci fied species of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed, by quantity or time period, within that mātaitai reserve. (4) On receipt of a request from the Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki made under subclause (3), the Minister may recommend to the Governor-General the making of regu lations under Part 16 of the Fisheries Act 1996 to provide for commercial fish ing in that mātaitai reserve for such species of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in such quantities and for such time as may be requested under subclause (3). (5) [Revoked] Regulation 24 heading: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 25(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 24(1): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 25(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 24(2): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 25(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 24(3): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 25(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 24(4): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 25(4) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 24(5): revoked, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 25(5) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 25 Power to restrict or prohibit fishing in mātaitai reserves (1) The Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki of a mātaitai reserve may make bylaws restricting or prohibiting the taking of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed from within the whole or any part of the mātaitai reserve for any purpose that the Tāngata Tiaki/ Kaitiaki consider necessary for the sustainable management of the fish, aquatic life, and seaweed in that mātaitai reserve. (2) Bylaws made under this regulation may impose restrictions or prohibitions relating to all or any of the following matters: (a) the species of fish, aquatic life, and seaweed that may be taken: (b) the quantity of each species that may be taken: (c) size limits relating to each species to be taken: (d) the method by which each species may be taken: (e) the area or areas in which each species may be taken: r 25 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 20 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM394191 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM399598 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203627 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203627 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203627 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203627 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203627 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203627 (f) any other matters the Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki consider necessary for the sustainable management of fisheries resources, including (without limi tation) customary food gathering purposes, in the mātaitai reserve. (3) Bylaws made under this regulation apply generally to all persons fishing in the mātaitai reserve. (4) Bylaws made under this regulation— (a) must be deposited with any office of the Ministry; and (b) must be open to inspection by, and for the purposes of receiving submis sions from, the public at the following places during office hours for at least 15 working days immediately before the date on which the restric tion or prohibition is notified to the Minister under regulation 26: (i) the office of the Ministry nearest the mātaitai reserve; and (ii) a place near the mātaitai reserve that is designated by the chief executive for the purpose. (5) The chief executive must notify in a newspaper circulating in the locality of the mātaitai reserve the fact that a bylaw has been deposited under subclause (4) and the place where that bylaw may be inspected. (6) The Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki may amend any bylaw deposited with the Ministry under subclause (4), in light of any submission received, and need not deposit the amended bylaw with the Ministry before notifying the Minister of that restriction or prohibition under regulation 26. Regulation 25 heading: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 26(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 25(1): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 26(2)(a) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 25(1): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 26(2)(b) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 25(2)(f): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 26(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 25(4): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 26(4) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 25(6): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 26(5) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 26 Notification of restriction or prohibition (1) On the making of a bylaw under regulation 25 restricting or prohibiting the tak ing of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed within a mātaitai reserve,— (a) the Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki must notify the Minister of the bylaw; and (b) the notification must be accompanied by a copy of the bylaw and a state ment of the reasons why the Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki consider the pro posed restriction or prohibition necessary or desirable for the sustainable management of the fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in that mātaitai reserve. Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 26 21 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203629 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203629 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203629 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203629 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203629 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203629 (2) On receipt of any notice under subclause (1), the Minister must decide, as soon as practicable and in any case no later than 40 working days after the making of the bylaw, whether to approve the bylaw. (3) Non-compliance with any time period specified in regulation 25 or in this regu lation does not prevent the Minister approving a bylaw in accordance with this regulation. (4) On approving the imposition of a bylaw in a mātaitai reserve under subclause (2), the Minister must, as soon as practicable after approving such a bylaw, publish the approved bylaw in the Gazette. (5) On rejecting the imposition of a bylaw in a mātaitai reserve under subclause (2), the Minister must notify the Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki of his or her decision. (6) Any bylaw approved under this regulation takes effect on a date to be specified in the approved bylaw published in the Gazette. Regulation 26(1)(a): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 27(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 26(1)(b): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 27(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 26(5): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 27(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 27 Power to authorise fishing for functions of marae (1) If any bylaws made under these regulations apply to a mātaitai reserve, a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for the mātaitai reserve may authorise the taking of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in the mātaitai reserve for purposes that sustain the functions of a marae, despite those bylaws. (2) The Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki must grant the authorisation in accordance with regulation 11(2) to (4), and the holder of the authorisation must comply with regulations 11(5) and 35. Regulation 27: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 28 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 28 Fishing from registered commercial vessels for functions of marae No person may fish from any New Zealand fishing vessel in a mātaitai reserve for the purpose of sustaining the functions of a marae unless expressly author ised to do so by a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki under regulation 27. Regulation 28 heading: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 29 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 29 Enhancement of fish stocks (1) Despite any bylaw applying under these regulations, any Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for a mātaitai reserve may authorise any person to take fish, aquatic life, or sea weed from any area within that mātaitai reserve and to release those fish, aquatic life, or seaweed within another part of that mātaitai reserve, for the pur pose of enhancing the stock or stocks. r 27 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 22 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203630 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203630 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203630 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203633 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203637 (2) The Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki must grant the authorisation in accordance with regulation 11(2) to (4), and the holder of the authorisation must comply with regulations 11(5) and 35, which apply with any necessary modifications. Regulation 29(1): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 30(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 29(2): inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 30(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Part-appointments and delegation by Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki Heading: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 31 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 29A Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki appointed for part of area/rohe moana or mātaitai reserve If a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki is appointed for only part of a customary food gath ering area/rohe moana or mātaitai reserve, the powers and duties of the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki under these regulations apply only to that part. Regulation 29A: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 31 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 29B Delegation by Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki (1) A Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for a customary food gathering area/rohe moana, or for a mātaitai reserve, may delegate their powers under these regulations to a member of the tāngata whenua of the area/rohe moana, or the tāngata whenua who had the mātaitai reserve established. (2) The powers may be delegated only— (a) while the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki is ill or absent; or (b) for any other temporary purpose. (3) The Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki must first— (a) agree on the duration of the delegation with the tāngata whenua of the area/rohe moana; and (b) give notice of the delegation to the chief executive. Regulation 29B: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 31 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Overlapping customary food gathering areas/rohe moana Heading: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 31 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 29C Overlapping customary food gathering areas/rohe moana (1) This regulation applies if 2 or more customary food gathering areas/rohe moana overlap (so that there are 2 or more groups of tāngata whenua for the overlapping area). Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 29C 23 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203638 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203638 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203639 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203639 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203639 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203639 Areas/rohe moana in general (2) Each group of tāngata whenua may appoint, or cancel the appointment of, its own Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for its area/rohe moana, including the overlapping area. (3) If only 1 or some of the groups of tāngata whenua have appointed Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for their own area/rohe moana, including the overlapping area, then— (a) each of those Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki may act under these regulations in relation to the overlapping area (for example, to authorise any individual to fish within the overlapping area under regulation 11); but (b) the other group or groups of tāngata whenua are still subject to regula tions 50 to 52 of the Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 2013, and regulation 51(2)(b) of those regulations prevents an authorised represen tative from issuing an authorisation for the overlapping area. Mātaitai reserve in overlapping area (4) A mātaitai reserve may be established in the overlapping area— (a) on the application of 1 of the groups of tāngata whenua; or (b) on the joint application of 2 or more of the groups of tāngata whenua (a joint mātaitai reserve). Joint mātaitai reserve in overlapping area (5) Each of the groups of tāngata whenua who have a joint mātaitai reserve estab lished may appoint, or cancel the appointment of, its own Tāngata Tiaki/ Kaitiaki for the joint mātaitai reserve, unless a condition imposed for the joint mātaitai reserve under regulation 22(1)(c) provides otherwise. (6) Each of those Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki may act under these regulations in rela tion to the joint mātaitai reserve (for example, to authorise a person to do something under regulation 27, 28, or 29). (7) But all of the Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki must act together in relation to the joint mātaitai reserve to— (a) request regulations to allow commercial fishing (see regulation 24(3)); or (b) make or amend bylaws (see regulation 25(1) and (6)). Regulation 29C: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 31 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Powers of Minister 30 Minister’s powers concerning management by Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki (1) This regulation applies if the Minister considers, after consulting with the rele vant tāngata whenua and Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki, that, for the purposes of these regulations and in accordance with tikanga Māori,— r 30 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 24 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM3630195 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM3630195 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM5789961 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203639 (a) a customary food gathering area/rohe moana is not being sustainably managed; or (b) a mātaitai reserve is not being sustainably managed; or (c) the management of a mātaitai reserve is not in accordance with any con ditions imposed for the mātaitai reserve; or (d) the management of any mātaitai reserve is significantly inconsistent with the general aims of managing the reserve set out in the application for the mātaitai reserve; or (e) the requirements under regulations 32, 33, 36, and 37 are not being met by a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki; or (f) a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki is acting in contravention of his or her authority under these regulations. (2) If this regulation applies, the Minister must provide such advice and assistance as he or she considers necessary to enable the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki to remedy the matters forming the basis of the Minister’s concerns. (3) If, after consultation with the tāngata whenua, the Minister considers that a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki is unable or unwilling to implement any advice or assistance provided under subclause (2),— (a) the Minister and the tāngata whenua must, as soon as reasonably practic able, and in any case no later than 60 working days after the commence ment of consultation by the Minister, develop a management strategy to sustainably manage the customary food gathering area/rohe moana; and (b) the Minister must require the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki, by notice in writ ing, to observe the management strategy until such time as the Minister, after consultation with the tāngata whenua, is satisfied that the stock concerned is being sustainably managed. (4) If the Minister requires the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki to observe a management strategy under subclause (3), no restriction or prohibition or bylaw may be made under regulation 25 that is inconsistent with that management strategy. Regulation 30 heading: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 32(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 30(1): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 32(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 30(3): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 32(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 30(3)(a): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 32(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 30(3)(b): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 32(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 30 25 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203641 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203641 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203641 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203641 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203641 31 Requirement to cancel appointment of Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki If any Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki fails to follow a management strategy provided under regulation 30(3), the Minister may give notice to the tāngata whenua who appointed the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki requiring them to cancel the appoint ment. Regulation 31: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 33 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Accountability mechanisms 32 Records of authorisations Every Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki appointed under these regulations must keep accurate records of every authorisation granted (including any purported authorisation that was not properly granted), and the records must specify full particulars of that authorisation. Regulation 32: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 34 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 33 Records of fish, aquatic life, and seaweed taken Every Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki appointed under these regulations must keep accurate records of the species and quantities of fish, aquatic life, and seaweed taken by those persons authorised under these regulations to take fish, aquatic life, or seaweed, as advised by those persons under regulation 35. 34 Authorisation to be held (1) Persons authorised under these regulations to take fish, aquatic life, or sea weed, except those authorised in accordance with regulation 11(3), must hold in their possession proof of the authorisation when fishing under that authorisa tion. (2) Persons authorised in accordance with regulation 11(3) to take fish, aquatic life, or seaweed must have in their possession details that verify that the author isation was given in accordance with regulation 11(3) when fishing under the alternate authorisation. Regulation 34(1): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 35 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 34(2): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 35 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 35 Reporting by authorised person (1) Any person authorised under these regulations to take fish, aquatic life, or sea weed must advise the relevant Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki of the species and quan tity of fish, aquatic life, and seaweed taken under that authorisation, no later than 5 working days after the taking of that fish, aquatic life, or seaweed. r 31 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 26 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203642 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203649 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203651 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203651 (2) Any person authorised under these regulations to take fish, aquatic life, or sea weed must advise the relevant Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki as soon as practicable of any other species and quantities of such species taken as a result of the lawful taking of the fish, aquatic life, or seaweed authorised. Regulation 35 heading: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 36(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 35(1): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 36(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 35(2): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 36(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 36 Records must be provided by Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki (1) Within 1 month after the end of each quarter in each calendar year, every Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki appointed under these regulations must provide, to such person as is agreed between the tāngata whenua and the Ministry, copies of every record kept by the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki under regulations 32 and 33 during the preceding 3 months. (2) Fishery officers may have access to the records referred to in subclause (1), for general compliance purposes, provided agreement is reached with the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for such access. Regulation 36 heading: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 37(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 36(1): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 37(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 37 Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki to meet and inform tāngata whenua (1) The Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki must, no later than 31 March in each year, hold a meeting with the tāngata whenua, and must at that meeting report on— (a) the administration of these regulations by the Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki within the customary food gathering area/rohe moana; and (b) the number of authorisations granted for the period, including those granted for the purpose of sustaining the functions of the marae, and the species and quantities of each species for which authorisations were granted; and (c) any restrictions or prohibitions, including rāhui, in force for that period; and (d) the number of mātaitai reserves and other places of customary food gath ering importance in the area/rohe moana of the tāngata whenua; and (e) any other matters arising. (2) The Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki must arrange for the date of every meeting to be held under subclause (1) to be publicly notified— (a) on the Internet site of the body or trust that represents the tāngata whenua; or Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 37 27 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203653 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203653 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203653 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203654 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203654 (b) in another way. Regulation 37 heading: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 38(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 37(1): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 38(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 37(1): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 38(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 37(1)(a): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 38(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 37(1)(d): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 38(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 37(2): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 38(4) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 38 Assistance to Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki The Minister must provide to any Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki such information and assistance as may be necessary for the proper administration of these regula tions and do so in accordance with section 10 of the Treaty of Waitangi (Fisher ies Claims) Settlement Act 1992. Regulation 38 heading: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 39 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Offences and penalties 39 Taking of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed without approval or authorisation prohibited A person commits an offence against these regulations if the person takes fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in circumstances to which these regulations apply, whether from a New Zealand fishing vessel or otherwise, unless— (a) that person has been authorised, and is in possession of an authorisation, to take fish, aquatic life, or seaweed and that authorisation has been granted by a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki under regulation 11, 27, or 29; and (b) that taking is consistent with the authorisation. Regulation 39(a): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 40 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 39(b): replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 40 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 40 Possessing fish, aquatic life, or seaweed taken without approval or authorisation prohibited A person commits an offence against these regulations if the person is in pos session of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in circumstances to which these regula tions apply, unless those fish, aquatic life, or seaweed were taken under an authorisation granted by a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki under regulation 11, 27, or 29. r 38 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 28 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203655 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203655 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203655 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203655 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203655 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203655 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM281461 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203657 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203659 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203659 Regulation 40: replaced, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 41 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 41 Defence available if unauthorised catch taken as inevitable consequence of lawful taking A person charged with an offence of taking fish, aquatic life, or seaweed con trary to these regulations or to any authorisation given under these regulations has a defence to those proceedings if the person can show that— (a) the fish, aquatic life, or seaweed were taken as an inevitable conse quence of the lawful taking of other fish, aquatic life, or seaweed; and (b) the defendant took reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid the contravention; and (c) the defendant advised a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki as soon as practicable after the fish, aquatic life, or seaweed were taken as an inevitable conse quence of the lawful taking of other fish, aquatic life, or seaweed; and (d) the defendant disposed of the fish, aquatic life, or seaweed taken as an inevitable consequence of the lawful taking of other fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in accordance with any direction from a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki. Regulation 41: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 42(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 41(c): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 42(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Regulation 41(d): amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 42(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 42 Altering authorisation is offence A person commits an offence against these regulations if, otherwise than in accordance with these regulations, the person alters in any way any authorisa tion granted under these regulations. 43 Breach of bylaws is offence A person commits an offence against these regulations if the person breaches any bylaw notified under regulation 26. 44 Penalties A person who commits an offence against these regulations is liable as follows: (a) on the first occasion on which the person is convicted of 1 or more offences, the person is liable in respect of that offence or each of those offences (as the case may be) to a fine not exceeding $10,000: (b) on every subsequent occasion on which the person is convicted of 1 or more offences, the person is liable in respect of that offence or each of those offences (as the case may be) to a fine not exceeding $20,000. Regulation 44: substituted, on 1 October 2001, by regulation 3 of the Fisheries (South Island Custom ary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2001 (SR 2001/269). Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 r 44 29 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203660 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203662 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203662 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS203662 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM83260 Revocation and saving 45 Revocation The Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1998 (SR 1998/72) are revoked. 46 Saving Without limiting anything in the Interpretation Act 1999, the revocation of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1998 by regulation 45 does not affect the validity of any document made or anything done under those regulations. r 45 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 30 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM31458 Schedule 1 Transitional, savings, and related provisions r 2A Schedule 1: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 43 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Part 1 Provisions relating to Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 Schedule 1 Part 1: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 43 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 1 Interpretation In this Part, 2019 amendments means the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019. Schedule 1 clause 1: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 43 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 2 Existing customary food gathering area/rohe moana and tāngata whenua (1) This clause applies to a Gazette notice— (a) that was published under regulation 9(2) before the commencement of the 2019 amendments; and (b) that described the boundaries of the customary food gathering area/rohe moana of the relevant tāngata whenua who gave the notice under regula tion 5 or 8. (2) The customary food gathering area/rohe moana and the tāngata whenua are to be treated as if— (a) they were confirmed by the Minister under regulation 9(1), as amended by the 2019 amendments; and (b) they were recognised under regulation 9(3), as amended by the 2019 amendments, on and from the date of commencement of the Gazette notice (or any other relevant date specified in the Gazette notice). Schedule 1 clause 2: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 43 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 3 Existing appointments of Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki do not expire (1) This clause applies to a person who is a Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for a customary food gathering area/rohe moana or a mātaitai reserve— (a) at the commencement of the 2019 amendments; or (b) as the result of a process to which clause 4 applies. (2) The person’s appointment does not expire despite— Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Schedule 1 31 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45859 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45859 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45850 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45850 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45859 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45859 (a) anything in these regulations at the time of the appointment; or (b) anything in the terms of the person’s appointment at the time of the appointment; or (c) the expiry of the Gazette notice that appointed the person. (3) But this clause does not prevent the appointment from being cancelled. Schedule 1 clause 3: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 43 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 4 Existing disputes (1) This clause applies to a dispute that was subject to regulation 8 immediately before the commencement of the 2019 amendments. (2) The Minister must comply with regulation 8(2), as amended by the 2019 amendments, in relation to the dispute within 20 working days after the com mencement of the 2019 amendments. (3) The dispute is then subject to the process in regulation 8, as amended by the 2019 amendments, as if it were a new dispute. Schedule 1 clause 4: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 43 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). 5 Other existing processes (1) This clause applies to any process that— (a) has been started but not completed under these regulations at the com mencement of the 2019 amendments; and (b) is not a process to which another clause of this Part applies. (2) The process must be completed in accordance with the regulations as amended by the 2019 amendments. (3) For those purposes,— (a) the regulations apply with any necessary modifications; and (b) if any matter complied with the regulations immediately before the com mencement of the 2019 amendments, the matter must be treated as if it complied with the equivalent provisions of the regulations as amended by the 2019 amendments. Schedule 1 clause 5: inserted, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 43 of the Fisheries (South Island Cus tomary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Schedule 1 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 32 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45859 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45859 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45859 Schedule 2 Forms Schedule 2 heading: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 44(1) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Form 1 Notification of Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki for management of customary food gathering [Revoked] r 5 Schedule 2 form 1: revoked, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 44(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Schedule 2 33 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45971 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45971 Form 2 Authorisation to take for customary purposes r 11 Authorisation No: TE IKA-A-MATUA KAI-MOANA, KAI-AWA, KAI-ROTO For: marae/whanau/hapū/iwi Authorisation holder: Address: Phone No: Associated harvesters (optional): Catch may be used at: Purpose: Authorised harvest and conditions Date when species to be taken Species Size limit Quantity (number or greenweight) Area from which species to be taken Method Actual quantity gatheredLower Upper Any other conditions: The above harvester/s is/are authorised to take quantities of Kai-Moana, Kai-Awa, and/or Kai-Roto, as approved in this authorisation, provided that they are only taken from the area specified and for the purpose notified. This authorisation is not transfer able. It must be shown to any fishery officer on request. This authorisation is valid only for the date specified. Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki: [print name] Address: Phone No: Signature: Date signed: The harvester must report his/her actual catches to the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki within 5 working days of the harvesting date specified on this authorisation. Schedule 2 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 34 Form 3 Customary food gathering catch landing report r 15 Reporting officer: Reporting officer number: / / / / / Harvest period: 1 October [year] to 30 September [year] [or specify other period if more frequent reporting required] Species name/code Quantity approved (circle one) Actual quantity harvested (circle one) Fisheries management area Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Kg / No Notes: • This form must be submitted in writing or electronically to any office of the Ministry for Primary Industries before 1 November (or as required for more frequent reporting of any species). • If approvals or landings for a single species have been made with different measurement units (ie, sometimes in “Kg” and other times in “No”), then 2 lines of information must be provided for that species. • Use additional forms if required. • Additional information on species codes or Fisheries Management Areas may be obtained from the Ministry for Primary Industries. Schedule 2 form 3: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 44(3) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Schedule 2 form 3: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 44(4) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Schedule 2 form 3: amended, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 44(5) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Form 4 Application for mātaitai reserve [Revoked] r 17 Schedule 2 form 4: revoked, on 1 January 2020, by regulation 44(2) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293). Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Schedule 2 35 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45971 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45971 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45971 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45971 Marie Shroff, Clerk of the Executive Council. Issued under the authority of the Legislation Act 2012. Date of notification in Gazette: 14 October 1999. Schedule 2 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 36 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM2997643 Reprints notes 1 General This is a reprint of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 that incorporates all the amendments to those regulations as at the date of the last amendment to them. 2 Legal status Reprints are presumed to correctly state, as at the date of the reprint, the law enacted by the principal enactment and by any amendments to that enactment. Section 18 of the Legislation Act 2012 provides that this reprint, published in electronic form, has the status of an official version under section 17 of that Act. A printed version of the reprint produced directly from this official elec tronic version also has official status. 3 Editorial and format changes Editorial and format changes to reprints are made using the powers under sec tions 24 to 26 of the Legislation Act 2012. See also http://www.pco.parlia ment.govt.nz/editorial-conventions/. 4 Amendments incorporated in this reprint Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/293) Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 19): section 8 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2001 (SR 2001/269) Wellington, New Zealand: Published under the authority of the New Zealand Government—2020 Reprinted as at 1 January 2020 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Notes 37 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM2998516 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM2998515 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM2998532 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM2998532 http://www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/editorial-conventions/ http://www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/editorial-conventions/ http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=LMS45850 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM4929207 http://legislation.govt.nz/pdflink.aspx?id=DLM83253