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New Zealand fur seal pup tangled in a
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DOC looks after the marine reserve, with the advice and assistance of the Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve Committee.

The reserves continued protection depends on the care and vigilance of all visitors. If you see people taking anything from the reserve, please report the activity to the Department of Conservation as soon as possible. Remember that all life and natural features in the reserve are totally protected.

It is illegal to take, disturb, kill or damage anything within the reserve and anyone who commits an offence may be subject to a fine of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment. It is also an offence to pollute or litter the reserve, discharge any firearm in or into the reserve or erect any structure in the reserve.