What lies beneath? The submerged secrets of the Hauraki Gulf – and why they need protecting
Ecologically rich, culturally vital and historically layered, the Hauraki Gulf is one of our most significant marine environments.…
Trail of dead fish found off Great Barrier Island, Hauraki Gulf; Fisheries NZ investigates
Another person on the boat picks a baby snapper out of the water. “They’re too small, so they’re…
Elisabeth Easther: New marine protection for Hauraki Gulf long overdue
The new legislation has created 19 new protection areas: 12 new High Protection Areas (HPAs), five new seafloor…
A jewel of the Hauraki Gulf, Aotea Great Barrier Island is in a world of its own
“But any negatives don’t nearly touch the positives about a close-knit community, you know? It’s a magical place.”…
Analysis-Qatar bets on cheap power to catch up in Gulf AI race
By Utkarsh Shetti and Federico Maccioni DUBAI, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Qatar is banking on its abundant, low-cost…
Boaties leap to safety as launch catches fire in Hauraki Gulf
They said the boat was well engulfed” in flames when the Deodar III arrived with firefighters on board.…
Recreational fishers oppose Hauraki Gulf fishing reforms, Shane Jones says ‘it’s a bit late’
“We’ve got people coming from Kaitaia, Ahipara, Tauranga, Whitianga, Waikato, all over the show. We’ve got guys putting…
Is The Dollar Dying Soon? | Economy
It is the product of years of accumulated unease that has now crossed a psychological tipping point. (AI…
As Saudi Crown Prince visits Washington, what’s New Zealand’s strategy for the Gulf? – Geoffrey Miller
Initially, Biden’s renewed interest in the Gulf region – despite his early ambitions to recentre US foreign policy…
Hauraki Gulf restoration: $26m plan backs 19 new protected areas
The investment supports the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025, which establishes 19 new protected…
Almost 14 foot & 1,653 pounds: Largest great white shark named ‘Contender’ recorded in Atlantic resurfaces – Video
A nearly 14-foot adult great white shark, the largest male ever tagged in the Atlantic Ocean, was recently…
Parliament passes Hauraki Gulf protection law after late fishing exemption
These HPAs have proven controversial after the coalition included a late-stage amendment allowing commercial ring-net fishing operators exclusive…