Parliament passes Hauraki Gulf marine protection bill

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 8 Oct 2025, 10:25am

The Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill has passed its third reading, establishing 19 new protected zones. While sailors have called the legislation a milestone, the bill has faced criticism regarding a commercial ring-net fishing exemption in high protection areas.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 7 Oct 2025, 9:29pm

   Parliament passes Hauraki Gulf protection law after late fishing exemption (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 8 Oct 2025, 7:28am

   America's Cup sailors Blair Tuke and Peter Burling hail new Hauraki Gulf protections (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 8 Oct 2025, 10:25am

   Bill to protect Hauraki Gulf passes (opens in new tab)