Govt plans to triple Hauraki Gulf protection area

Govt plans to triple Hauraki Gulf protection area
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Staff reporters
The government announced plans to significantly expand marine protection measures in the Hauraki Gulf by creating 19 new marine protection areas.It plans to introduce the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection bill into parliament before the House rises on Aug 31, nearly tripling the total area under protection in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park from just over 6% to above 18%.Under the plan, bottom trawling and Danish seining will be banned from large areas, and there will be a tailored fisheries plan to support the unique ecosystem.The Gulf...