The overview of Fisheries Research completed, in process and to be done
- Completed Maunganui baseline research
- Completed Urupukapuka baseline eel grass research
- Final Maunganui report filed
- Final Ipipiri Traditional Oral History report to be filed December 19,2008
- Initial discussions with NIWA Scallops Researcher completed 20.11.08. – Scallop ropes to be placed November 30, 2008
- Initial discussions with NIWA eel grass researchers completed 21.11.08. Proposal for re-planting to be formed for funders for January 2009.
Three year plan for rohe moana.
First year plan: 2009
- Complete NIWA proposal for eel grass survey, wait for funding
- Monitor Northern Scallop Enhancement at Maunganui re-seed project.
- S186a application for area in Maunganui for 2 year ban on all fishing
- Mataitai preparation of application for Maunganui/ discuss with nga hapu. Lodge application
- Investigate land based aquaculture at Te Rawhiti
Second year plan: 2010
- Mataitai: Establish management group for mataitai. Establish management plan for mataitai. Carry out surveys in mätaitai area
- Research/Education:Update Management Plan with outcomes of research projects
- Develop eel grass research re-planting , monitoring series of test areas
- Develop re-seeding scallops in series of test areas
- Develop pipi/mussel research and replanting beds.
- Develop land based aquaculture
Third year plan: 2011
- Mataitai Monitor mätaitai management. Review research. Review rohe moana plan
- Continue eel grass/scallops/pipi/mussel monitoring
- Develop land based aquaculture