Marine NZ

Tonga Island Marine Reserve
Author(s): Davidson Environmental

Significant increases in the abundance and size of marine species in Tasman Bay marine reserves confirm their conservation benefits.

Horoirangi Marine Reserve Report 2014
Author(s): Davidson Environmental

Significant increases in the abundance and size of marine species in Tasman Bay marine reserves confirm their conservation benefits.

Proposal to protect 10% of the enclosed waters of the Bay of Islands with no-take marine reserves
Author(s): Fish Forever

Proposal
To protect 10% of the enclosed waters of the
Bay of Islands with no-take marine reserves
Community Consultation Document
1st May 2014 prepared by:
Fish Forever, Bay of Islands Maritime Park Inc.
http://www.fishforever.org.nz

First discovery of a New Zealand polychaete-echinoderm association
Author(s): Geoffrey Read and Roger Grace

First discovery of a New Zealand polychaete-echinoderm association. Previously unknown. 

future marine resource Use
Author(s): The Royal Society of New Zealand

In just a few decades, the fisheries industry has transitioned from crisis to a substantial and long-term generator of wealth for New Zealand. As shown by New Zealand’s experience with the fisheries Quota Management System, institutions matter. Our developing understanding of New Zealand ocean energy, minerals and petroleum, ecosystems and biodiversity all suggest that more potential sources of wealth are present in our oceans. However, appropriate management frameworks (i.e. institutions) are critical if New Zealand is to develop its marine resources efficiently and responsibly.

West Coast marine reserves public notice
Author(s): DOC

Notice to establish marine reserves on West Coast

Submissions close: 22 August 2012

The Minister of Conservation gives notice of her intention under Section 5 of the Marine Reserves Act 1971 to apply for an Order-in-Council declaring five areas of sea and foreshore in the West Coast Te Tai o Poutini Region (South Island) marine reserves.
Public Notice

West Coast marine reserves application document
Author(s): DOC

Notice to establish marine reserves on West Coast

Submissions close: 22 August 2012

The Minister of Conservation gives notice of her intention under Section 5 of the Marine Reserves Act 1971 to apply for an Order-in-Council declaring five areas of sea and foreshore in the West Coast Te Tai o Poutini Region (South Island) marine reserves.

Weaving the Strands March 2012
Author(s): Hauraki Gulf Forum

The latest issue of the Hauraki Gulf Forum’s newsletter asks are we in danger of losing our resident Bryde’s whales?
Weaving the Strands also reflects on the life and legacy of Jim Holdaway, a founding father of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, reports on several new species making their way back around the park, and details some detective work on the NZ storm petrel.
Restoration of a Kawau icon, progress on a marine spatial plan for the Gulf, the process for assessing risks from fish farming and an important prosecution following fish-dumping are also reported

The New Zealand Mangrove: Review of Current State of Knowledge
Author(s): Auckland Regional Council

This document summarises the most up to date research and knowledge on the New Zealand Mangrove as of 2007, mangrove’s role in the ecosystem and outlines gaps in the knowledge as much of our knowledge about mangroves and their importance comes from overseas research. This is the full technical report. For the summary of this report see here

New Zealand’s Mangroves
Author(s): Auckland Regional Council

This document summarises the most up to date research and knowledge on the New Zealand Mangrove as of 2007, mangrove’s role in the ecosystem and outlines gaps in the knowledge as much of our knowledge about mangroves and their importance comes from overseas research. For full details of the Auckland Regional Council’s NIWA technical report see here.