Tag: marine_protection

Greens Announce Plan to Protect Hauraki Gulf, End Commercial Fishing Carve-Outs

7 Oct 2026 10:22 a.m. · Source: Green Party

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.

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2026 Election Critical for New Zealand Ocean Health Amidst Bottom Trawling Debate

4 May 2026 10:58 a.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

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 Government Environment World Ocean Health Bottom Trawling Hauraki Gulf Seamounts Fisheries Amendment Bill Marine Protection Greenpeace