Government pledges $6m towards Hauraki Gulf restoration initiative

1NewsNZ HeraldTuesday 28 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Government has committed $6 million to a $26 million public-private package aimed at rejuvenating the Hauraki Gulf. The initiative includes $20 million from the NEXT Foundation to support reef restoration, protect marine life, and upgrade island infrastructure across 19 new protected areas.

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First reported by 1News, Tue 28 Oct 2025, 8:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 55 minutes
  1. 1News1News

    Govt pledges $6m in landmark effort to rejuvenate Hauraki Gulf (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Hauraki Gulf restoration: $26m plan backs 19 new protected areas (opens in new tab)