Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve
Map of Northland showing the location of the reserve.
Map of Northland showing the location of the reserve.
LocationNew Zealand
Coordinates35°48′03″S 174°25′00″E / 35.800829°S 174.416628°E / -35.800829; 174.416628
Area236.51 ha (584.4 acres)
Established2006
Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation

The Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve is a protected area in the North Island of New Zealand. It was established in 2006 and measures 236.5 ha (584 acres)[1] over two sites.[2] The students and faculty of the nearby Kamo High School played an important role in establishing this reserve.[3][4]

The reserve is governed by the Marine Reserves Act 1971 and is administered by the Department of Conservation.[5] It was announced at an event held at Kamo High School in 2006 by the then Minister of Conservation, the Hon Chris Carter.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Data Table - Protected Areas - LINZ Data Service (recorded area 236.51 ha)". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  2. ↑ "Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve". Department of Conservation. 2013-11-26. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
  3. ↑ Warne, Kennedy. "Blue Haven: New Zealand marine reserves are a model for the world." National Geographic Magazine: April 2007.
  4. ↑ Lynch, Brigid (19 October 2006). "Marine reserve created by young enthusiasm". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  5. ↑ "Marine Reserve (Whangarei Harbour) Order 2006 (SR 2006/283)". NZ Government. 11 September 2006. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
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