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 Paua have a multi-coloured interior shell. They vary regionally in size.
 
 
 
 Paua are broadcast spawners that reach maturity at a length of 93-133 mm.
 
 
 
 Paua inhabit reefs in shallow subtidal coastal water around New Zealand.
 
 
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			| 1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 |  
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			| 2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 |  
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