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…
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…
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…