Man facing prosecution after pāua haul exceeds legal limit

Thursday 22 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 22 Oct, 1:05pm

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A man is facing prosecution after being caught with nearly 15 times the daily legal limit of pāua in South Taranaki. Police spotted the man carrying a large sack in Pīhama on 9 October, noting that 20 of the pāua were undersized.

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First reported by The Post, Thu 22 Oct, 12:56pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 9 minutes

The PostThu 22 Oct, 12:56pm

Pāua poacher busted off South Taranaki coast (opens in new tab)
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Man allegedly found with nearly 15 times daily legal limit of pāua (opens in new tab)