This notice is made under the Fisheries (Kaimoana Customary Fishing) Regulations 1998 (the regulations). It comes into force on the day after the date of its notification in the Gazette.

The notice relates to Te Hoe Mātaitai Reserve. The reserve is located on the southern side of the Mahia Peninsula, on the east coast of the North Island. The tangata whenua of the area that includes the reserve are represented by the Mahia Maori Committee.

Notice is given of—

• the cancellation of the appointment of Sonia Pohe as a Tangata Kaitiaki/Tiaki for the reserve; and

• the appointment of Jenny Whaanga as a Tangata Kaitiaki/Tiaki for the reserve.

The Minister for Primary Industries cancelled the appointment and made the new appointment under regulation 26 of the regulations. The Minister did so at the request of the Mahia Maori Committee.

The powers of Tangata Kaitiaki/Tiaki are set out in the regulations.