• Due to an exotic and invasive seaweed Caulerpa brachypus present in the waters around Aotea Great Barrier Island, a rāhui and controlled area notice is in place to prevent its spread in Tryphena, Blind Bay Okupu and Whangaparapara. If you are visiting the island by boat, this will affect where you can anchor and fish.
  • Due to an exotic and invasive seaweed Caulerpa brachypus present in the waters around Aotea Great Barrier Island, a rāhui and controlled area notice is in place to prevent its spread in Tryphena, Blind Bay Okupu and Whangaparapara.
    If you are visiting the island by boat, this will affect where you can anchor and fish
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