# Mussel Rescue at Ōhiwa Harbour | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-07-15T04:53:13+00:00
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Ōhiwa Harbour’s green-lipped mussel population is on the brink, thanks to an invasive eleven-armed sea star outbreak that scientists say could take a century to recover without intervention. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, leading a five-year regeneration effort, now seeks a two-year extension on a harvesting ban to protect the beds — a plan backed by volunteers, scientists like Professor Kura Paul-Burke, and Ministry support. They’re removing sea stars, installing spat lines to reseed mussel beds, and battling poaching despite closures. With public submissions open until August 21, this fight highlights the urgent balance between conservation and sustainable harvest in New Zealand’s marine ecosystems. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bba098a641dbd716

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