The search continues today for the last person still missing after the Enchanter fishing charter vessel sank off Otou North Cape on Sunday.
Four died, and five were rescued.
Far North Iwi have imposed a rahui - Te Aupouri and Ngati Kuri held a ceremony on the shores of Parengarenga last night to impose the restrictions, which extends from Maunga Tohoraha around North Cape to Te Rerenga Wairua.
The Far North District Council mayor John Carter spoke to Māni Dunlop about the community's response.