FISHING REGULATION

Country: NZ
Jurisdiction: New Zealand
Authority: New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

Species: snapper-australasian
Common Names: Snapper
NZ Snapper
Tāmure
Pink Snapper

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 30.0 cm (11.8 inches)
  Maximum:  cm ( inches)
  Slot Limit: False

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 7 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 01-01
  Close Dates: 12-31
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: NZ snapper (tāmure) is THE most-fished recreational species nationwide. Bag varies by QMA: SNA-1 (Hauraki Gulf, Bay of Plenty, East Northland) = 7/day; SNA-2, SNA-7, SNA-8 = 10/day. Minimum size 30 cm total length nationwide. Some accumulation limits apply for multi-day trips. Always verify against MPI Auckland & Kermadec rules for the specific QMA before fishing.

Source: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/fishing-rules/auckland-and-kermadec-area-fishing-rules/
Last Verified: 2026-04-29