NZ's first marine reserve is turning 50. The lessons from its recovery are invaluable

New Zealand's first legislated marine reserve, established 50 years ago around Te Hāwere-a-Maki/Goat Island north of Auckland ...

Officials thrilled after new law triples major protections: 'We couldn't be more delighted'

Overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution have been the biggest threats to marine species in the past, according to a ...

All at sea: NZ is dragging the chain on High Seas Treaty ratification

But after years of negotiations, a new treaty will come into force in January to govern the use and conservation of the high ...
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Properties, jobs and economy at increasing risk as climate change puts pressure on NZ's oceans and coasts

People's homes, jobs plus the fisheries and aquaculture sectors are at growing risk as climate change and human activity puts pressure on New Zealand's oceans and coasts, report says ...

Protected areas in the Hauraki Gulf nearly triple under a new law – but it comes with a catch

An exception for commercial ring-net fishing in some protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf means they don’t count towards the ...
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Gisborne Fishing Adventure: Orange Fish With Black Eyes

Check out this incredible catch in Gisborne, New Zealand — a big orange fish with huge black eyes! Watch the full fishing ...
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New Zealand: Protests target deep sea drilling

Continuing New Zealand’s proud history of protests at sea, attempts by Texan oil giant Andarko to start deep-sea oil drilling are being blocked by a tiny sailing boat. Thousands came out to NZ's west ...