Kahawai spawn on the seabed, 60 to 100 metres deep, in late summer. Small juveniles are found in sheltered bays and some estuaries.

How many kahawai can you catch per person?

Fishing for kahawai

The recreational catch limit for kahawai is 20 fish. Kahawai were introduced into the Quota Management System in 2004.

Are kahawai native to NZ?

Kahawai are a pelagic school fish of the Arripidae family (kahawai). ... The fish are a dark bluish-green with grey spots. At 95 centimetres, they are bigger than the common Kahawai. They are found in northern New Zealand waters and around the Kermadec Islands.