IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: FISHING IN NEW ZEALAND
CHECK, CLEAN, DRY - WHEREVER YOU FISH.
Take precautions to prevent the spread of Dydimo, regardless of perceived risk.
No waterway can be guaranteed as Didymo-free.
Didymosphenia geminata is an unwanted organism under the New Zealand Biosecurity Act 1993. It is an offence to knowingly spread an unwanted organism with penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $100,000. Please visit New Zealand Biosecurity for fact sheets and up-to-date information.