View information on marine areas that have been proposed to be established as marine reserves. Here you'll also find the current status of these proposals.
View an archive of marine proposals.
Maps of Marine Reserves and Marine Mammal Sanctuaries
Marine reserves A - Z
Marine reserves monitoring results
Marine reserve research permits
Marine Reserves Act 1971 www.legislation.govt.nz
Marine mammals
Visit the Biodiversity website for the:
Marine Protected Areas Policy and Implementation Plan
Draft MPA Protection Standard and Classification System
marinereserves@doc.govt.nz