Tag: hauraki_gulf
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National Pledges New Hauraki Gulf Marine Reserve, $20m Fish Tech Fund
National's fisheries policy would create a marine reserve off Waiheke Island, expand Goat Island, ban commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf High Protection Areas and rule out a recreational fishing licence.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgriculture New Zealand National PartyTodd McClayTama PotakaHauraki GulfMarine ReserveFisheries PolicyGoat Island Marine ReserveNZ National Party
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Greens Announce Plan to Protect Hauraki Gulf, End Commercial Fishing Carve-Outs
Green Party unveils plan to close commercial fishing carve-outs, phase out bottom trawling and protect 30% of the Hauraki Gulf by 2030, with a Bill released today.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentOther PartiesElectionAgricultureSocial Issues Hauraki GulfGreen PartyChlöe Swarbrickbottom trawlingmarine protectioncommercial fishingTīkapa Moana
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Auckland Council's OurAuckland e-news: Diwali, Heritage Festival and School Holiday Fun
Auckland Council's weekly e-newsletter highlights Diwali celebrations, the Auckland Heritage Festival 2026, Hauraki Gulf staycations, soft plastics recycling and a packed line-up of school holiday activities.
EntertainmentEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducation Auckland CouncilOurAucklandDiwaliAuckland Heritage FestivalHauraki Gulfschool holiday activitiesWaitākere Ranges
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Conservation Bill Sparks Alarm Over Rangitoto Island Development
A new Conservation Amendment Bill could open New Zealand's protected Rangitoto Island, a unique volcanic landscape, to luxury resort development. The bill allows the Minister to override conservation principles, sparking opposition and a planned protest.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues Conservation Amendment BillRangitoto IslandHauraki GulfGreenpeace AotearoaVisitor Amenity AreasLuxury ResortsProtestGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Declares Ocean Protection and Bottom Trawling Bans Critical 2026 Election Issues
Greenpeace Aotearoa is calling on politicians to commit to comprehensive ocean protection ahead of the 2026 election, demanding an end to bottom trawling on seamounts, the rejection of the Fisheries Amendment Bill, and expanded monitoring of commercial fishing fleets.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionEnvironmentLegalTradeAustralasia Greenpeace AotearoaBottom TrawlingFisheries Amendment BillHauraki GulfEnvironmental PolicyOceansGreenpeace
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2026 Election Critical for New Zealand Ocean Health Amidst Bottom Trawling Debate
New Zealanders are demanding an end to bottom trawling, making ocean health a key issue for the 2026 election, with specific proposals for marine protection and opposition to the Fisheries Amendment Bill.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentWorld Ocean HealthBottom TrawlingHauraki GulfSeamountsFisheries Amendment BillMarine ProtectionGreenpeace