New marine protection
19 new marine protected areas will take effect in the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana on 25 October 2025. These areas will contribute to a healthier Hauraki Gulf for future generations.
DOC’s focus this summer is to help people understand the new rules and boundaries. In coming months, boundaries will be updated in the Marine Mate app, on electronic charts and at water entry points.
Maps and boundaries
Overview map of all Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana marine protection areas (PDF, 3,727K)
Maps for each protection area including co-ordinates and GPX files for GPS systems
For tide, boundaries and other information on the go, you can download the MarineMate app.