MPA Forum Process
Otago South Coast MPA proposalsThere have been five marine protection forums established to date tasked with planning marine protection and management of coastal waters in
Marine Reserve Proposals
Mimiwhangata aerial photograph (Grace & Kerr)We feature three case studies of marine reserve proposals:
Mimiwhangata Marine Reserve proposal
Bay of Islands Marine Reserve
RMA Processes
Northland's marine significant ecological areas mapped
In the future, will the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement and the Resource Management Act provide guidance and
Marine Reserves in NZ
There are 34 no-take marine reserves in New Zealand waters as of August 2011.
We profile four established and successful marine reserves. Each
International Network Examples
Marine Protection Networks outlined in redHow much of our global ocean is protected? The United Nations target for 2020 is ten percent. Currently