Marine Protections on the Way for Hauraki Gulf
The country's largest network of coastal marine reserves is one step closer to reality in the Hauraki Gulf, sparking both praise for the expansion and criticism over last-minute amendments allowing commercial fishing in high-protection zones.
The Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill passed the committee of the whole house in August and is in line to pass a third reading in parliament before the end of the year. It will increase the protected area of the Gulf by 20 times, from 0.3% to 6%.
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