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Swimmers disrupt suspected illegal fishing at Goat Island marine reserve

NZ Herald1NewsSaturday 4 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A group of swimmers from Leigh disrupted people allegedly fishing inside the Goat Island Marine Reserve last Sunday. The Department of Conservation is now investigating the incident and has asked the public for assistance.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 4 Jan 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 14 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Swimmers bust alleged poachers at Goat Island marine reserve in Leigh, North Auckland (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News

    Suspected illegal fishing off Goat Island prompts call for help (opens in new tab)