Greatest ever protection for Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana

The Government has moved a step closer to nearly tripling marine protection for the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana that will help restore precious biodiversity while enabling New Zealanders to benefit for generations.

The Government has progressed the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Act through the Committee of the Whole stage in Parliament, which will allow the establishment of High Protection Areas for 800 square kilometres of the Gulf.

The Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai will lead the changes and educate the public on the new rules.