The fish and chip favourite that now has a catch limit

The Government's announced new commercial catch limits for a fish and chip favourite, in an attempt to boost fish stocks.

There will be a 10 per cent reduction in commercial limits for Tarakihi on the East Coast,  where the population is dwindling.

It comes on the back of a 20 per cent reduction last year.

But LegaSea - a group campaigning on behalf of recreational fishers, says the cuts aren't enough to save the popular species.

The group claims the Government is putting commercial interests ahead of sustainability.

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