Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Maritime Law: Cable Protection Zones and Marine Protected Areas
Recreational boaters regularly stray into marine restricted areas, for which the penalties can be harsh. New high protection ...
Green invasion: Northland’s fight back against exotic caulerpa
When Cyclone Tam swept across Northland earlier this year, it left behind the usual trail of wind-damage and debris. But in t...
The Exotic Caulerpa threat to Waiheke Island
New Zealand’s pristine waters face a growing threat: the spread of exotic caulerpa, an invasive seaweed that has recently bee...
New Marine Protections in the Hauraki Gulf: Balancing Conservation and Commercial Interests
The Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana is one of New Zealand’s most important marine environments, rich in biodiversity and significan...
Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams
Recent reports from the Ministry of Primary Industries have highlighted a significant threat to our pristine freshwater syste...