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How many marine reserve applications, marine protected area proposals, or other formal marine protection processes, if any, are currently being considered by the Department of Conservation in the North Island, excluding those associated with the Hauraki Gulf, and what is the status of each?

Answered Question 27841 (2026)
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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many marine reserve applications, marine protected area proposals, or other formal marine protection processes, if any, are currently being considered by the Department of Conservation in the North Island, excluding those associated with the Hauraki Gulf, and what is the status of each?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises it is not currently considering any marine reserve applications, marine protected area proposals or other formal marine protection processes in the North Island outside the Hauraki Gulf.