Purpose of consultation
The management measures established by the Kaikōura (Te Tai o Marokura) Marine Management Act 2014 are being reviewed. This legislation recognises the unique coastal and marine environment and distinctive biological diversity and cultural heritage. It created the Kaikōura Marine Area/Te Whata Kai o Rakihouia i Te Tai o Marokura and introduced measures to help protect and manage the environment sustainably.
The aim of the 10-year review is to assess the 'operation and effectiveness' of management measures that are currently in place.
These measures are:
- The Kaikōura Marine Guardians
- Hikurangi Marine Reserve
- Te Rohe o Te Whānau Puha Whale Sanctuary
- Ōhau New Zealand Fur Seal Sanctuary
- Mangamaunu Mātaitai, Oaro Mātaitai and Te Waha o te Marangai Mātaitai
- Te Taumanu o Te Waka a Māui Taiāpure and Oaro-Haumuri Taiāpure
The review is being undertaken by the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai and Fisheries New Zealand.
What happens next
We will consider all responses received through the submission process and use them to inform the final report for the Minister of Conservation and the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries. DOC and Fisheries New Zealand will publish this report on their websites at the conclusion of the process.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact us via email: KaikouraMarineReview@doc.govt.nz.