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.
Learn about the proposed Akaroa Harbour Marine Reserve. Located on the Banks Peninsula, the area features spectacular volcanic cliffs, sea caves and sea stacks.
View an archive of marine proposals.
Review of the Marine Reserves Act 1971
Learn how to carry out your own marine survey
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
