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New Zealand created a major marine reserve in the Hauraki Gulf, significantly expanding protected areas to restore ecosystems and support Māori stewardship.
New Zealand has passed the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act, creating one of the country’s largest marine conservation zones, nearly tripling protected areas and establishing 800 square kilometers of high protection.
The law, backed by iwi, environmental groups, and public campaigns, aims to restore fish stocks, kelp forests, and seabird habitats, while allowing limited fishing in some zones.
Though last-minute changes delayed full bans on bottom trawling and weakened recognition of Māori guardianship, the legislation marks a major step in reversing decades of ecological decline.
The protection effort, supported by increased funding and community collaboration, is seen as vital for the Gulf’s biodiversity, cultural heritage, and local economies.
Nueva Zelanda creó una importante reserva marina en el Golfo de Hauraki, ampliando significativamente las áreas protegidas para restaurar los ecosistemas y apoyar la administración maorí.