How to Kit provides a comprehensive guide to marine conservation in New Zealand, past and present. We champion no-take areas as the highest level of protection and offer practical resources for communities, iwi/hapu, and organizations working to protect our moana. 

We include case studies from across Aotearoa, including successful applications like Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve (a joint initiative between DOC and Ngāti Konohi) and recent approaches like the Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Act. We include a Step-by-step guidance for establishing marine reserves under the Marine Reserves Act 1971. Historical context to understand how marine conservation has evolved over the last decade and Lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful initiatives.

Special legislation established the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act which will create new marine protection in the form of High Protection Zones, Seafloor protection and the extension of existing marine reserves in the Hauraki Gulf. Read about those protections here

Through this website we provide you with  ‘How to’ information and range of case studies of examples of marine conservation across  Aotearoa to inspire your next project.