Purpose of consultation
The management measures established by the Kaikōura (Te Tai o Marokura) Marine Management Act 2014 have been 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 was 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 was undertaken by the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai and Fisheries New Zealand.
Kaikōura/Te Tai o Marokura Marine Management Review Discussion document (PDF, 4,422K)
Results of the review
- The review found the management measures in the Kaikōura (Te Tai o Marokura) Marine Management Act 2014 to be largely effective, while making recommendations for future improvements.
- It identified opportunities to strengthen implementation (such as planning, compliance and governance arrangements), rather than fundamentally redesigning the framework.
- Local leadership and partnerships remain critical. The review highlighted the important role of the Kaikōura Marine Guardians and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, and that continuing to improve collaboration with stakeholders and the wider community will improve outcomes for the Kaikōura Marine Area.
Read the full report and recommendations:
What happens next
DOC and Fisheries New Zealand will work through the recommendations that fall under their respective responsibilities and will implement them wherever practical as resourcing allows.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact us via email: marineprotection@doc.govt.nz