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What advice, briefings, reports, or recommendations, if any, has the Minister received regarding the creation, expansion, or management of marine reserves and marine protected areas in the North Island outside of the Hauraki Gulf, and on what dates were they received?

Answered Question 27834 (2026)
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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, briefings, reports, or recommendations, if any, has the Minister received regarding the creation, expansion, or management of marine reserves and marine protected areas in the North Island outside of the Hauraki Gulf, and on what dates were they received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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On 20 May 2026, I received advice and recommendations from the Department of Conservation on a potential amendment to Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary. I am currently working through the statutory process relating to this