新西兰罚款娱乐性渔民在关键港口违反净规则,强调没有无知的借口。 New Zealand fines recreational fishers for breaking net rules in key harbors, stressing no excuse for ignorance.

新西兰渔业官员正在打击娱乐性渔民违反既定净规则的行为,特别是在Waikato港、Kaipara Harbour和Manukau港,尽管全国遵守率达到94%。 New Zealand fishery officers are cracking down on recreational fishers breaking set net rules, especially in Port Waikato, Kaipara Harbour, and Manukau Harbour, despite a 94% national compliance rate. 违规行为包括在封闭区捕鱼,没有在蚊帐上贴上接触信息标记,用桩子固定渔网,以及间距不当。 Violations include fishing in closed areas, failing to mark nets with contact info, using stakes to anchor nets, and improper spacing. 10月,两人因多次违规被罚款4 500美元。 Two people were fined $4,500 in October for multiple breaches. 官员强调无知不是罚款或出庭的借口和警告。 Officials stress that ignorance is not an excuse and warn of fines or court appearances. 敦促公众通过新西兰渔业规则应用软件检查有关条例,并通过0800 4 POACHER热线报告违规情况。 The public is urged to check regulations via the NZ Fishing Rules app and report violations through the 0800 4 POACHER hotline.