<strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Thursday <strong>May</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 12 NEWS New fishing rules for Lyttelton Harbour NEW BYLAWS will limit fishing within the Lyttelton Harbour/ Whakaraupō Mātaitai reserve. It comes after concerns the previous limits were too high, causing an increasingly low density of fish and shellfish within the reserve. <strong>The</strong> new bag limits apply to shellfish stocks in the reserve, including pāua, pipi, mussels, crabs, oysters, and cockles, as well as several finfish species. Additionally, taking of some species from within the harbour is prohibited as well as the harvesting of cockles at Rec Bay at Purau and at Walkers Beach at Quail Island. <strong>The</strong> bylaws approved by the Minister of Fisheries Stuart Nash, are the result of a proposal put together by Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, with support from local recreational fishers, science advisors and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke chairman Manaia Rehu said the decision is crucial to safeguard the local fisheries. CHRISTCHURCHNZ has launched a new campaign to get people to visit Canterbury and the West Coast. From this week, they will be promoting Christchurch, Canterbury and the West Coast to a wider domestic market. <strong>The</strong> activity is the first phase of a campaign titled ExploreCHC. ChristchurchNZ general manager of marketing, brand and communications, Tim Loftus, said: “This is an innovative and bold new central South Island destination brand unifying Christchurch, Canterbury and the West Coast. “Christchurch is very much a basecamp for exploration, a gateway to the surrounding regions and all they have to offer.” <strong>The</strong> campaign will run in level 2 and in level 1, targeting primarily Wellington and Auckland. It will also be used to target the Australian market. <strong>The</strong> new campaign comes on top of the ‘Explore Your Place’ campaign that ran throughout alert level 4 and 3, and which is now asking residents of Christchurch a simple question – am I keeping it local? ‘Explore Your Place’ encourages residents to think and spend Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Campaign aims to get Kiwis to explore Canty, West Coast 20,000 lovely Books on SALE <strong>The</strong> Newest and Biggest Recycled Bookshop in the city is now open! We have 200 sq metres of floor space filled with books of all types to suit. Bargains galore! See you there! Open Mon to Sat, from 10a.m. Dove Bookshop. Bishopdale Mall beside the Furniture Shop. Ph 3599-869 E dovebookshop.nz@gmail.com KEEPING IT LOCAL: ChristchurchNZ is running two campaigns to promote Christchurch, Canterbury and the West Coast as attractive local holiday destinations. PHOTO: GETTY locally, which has the potential to support our economy and ultimately save jobs. <strong>The</strong> ExploreCHC campaign will showcase Christchurch, Canterbury and the West Coast as an attractive local holiday destination. Mr Loftus, said spending habits of Christchurch residents over the next six months were vital to economic recovery and the future of local businesses and Christchurch jobs. “Our confident and unified community will help Ōtautahi Christchurch lead the way in economic recovery. As we always Be mobile independent and safe Buy a reliable Pegasus Pro Scooter with guaranteed customization, backup and superior after sales service. • We come to you • FREE home trial • DASH board controls put you in charge. Visit us 29 Shakespeare Road, Waltham Open Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5pm 03 366 8815 www.mobilitysystems.co.nz As an essential service provider, our workshop is open for any urgent mechanical repairs. 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Recent analysis from Deloitte showed Canterbury has the potential to retain $1 billion in tourism spend that typically goes overseas. This long-term strategic campaign to attract visitors to the central South Island was due for launch this year but was brought forward to help the region post- Covid-19. “Tourism supports close to 70,000 jobs in our city and region, so these operators and the businesses that support the visitor experience are really struggling,” said Mr Loftus. “Our home is an incredibly popular international tourist destination, currently off limits for overseas visitation. We hope Kiwis see this as an amazing opportunity to experience for themselves the beauty of Ōtautahi Christchurch and Waitaha Canterbury.” All models available in a range of colours. HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! 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