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What progress, if any, has been made on marine reserve proposals and marine protected areas in the North Island that are not part of the Hauraki Gulf marine protection reforms, including for each proposal its location, current status, and expected next steps?

Answered Question 27850 (2026)
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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What progress, if any, has been made on marine reserve proposals and marine protected areas in the North Island that are not part of the Hauraki Gulf marine protection reforms, including for each proposal its location, current status, and expected next steps?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I received advice from the Department of Conservation on the Hākaimangō-Matiatia Marine Reserve application which I am considering. The proposed marine reserve is in the northwest of Waiheke Island.