Marine NZ

Akaroa Marine Reserve High Court Decision May 2012
Author(s): High Court of New Zealand - Christchurch

The High Court has told the Government to reconsider its decision to reject a proposal for a marine reserve in Akaroa.
The Akaroa Harbour Marine Protection Society applied for a marine reserve near Dan Rogers’ Bluff in Akaroa Harbour in 1995.
The Conservation Minister declined the application because a reserve would interfere with recreational fishing.
The society appealed to the High Court saying the minister did not weigh up the positives of the proposed reserve and the effects on recreational fishing.
Judge Nathanial Whata found that the application must be reconsidered.

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

Marine Protected Areas News - March - April 2012
Author(s): MPA News

MPA NEWS, Vol. 13, No. 5 (March-April 2012)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The MPA Math: How to Reach the 10% Target for Global MPA Coverage
MPA Perspective: Key Lessons Learned in the Management of MPAs and Marine Natural Resources
Notes & News: MPA Agency Summit - Global Partnership for Oceans - Ross Sea marine reserve - Coral Sea MPA - Guidelines on MPAs and fisheries - Mediterranean MPAs - MPA presentations
From the Database: Most-viewed MPAs on protectedplanet.net website
MPA Conference Calendar 2012

New Zealand Sea Lion Species Management Plan
Author(s): DOC

The New Zealand sea lion species management plan: 2009-2014 (the Plan) provides a strategic framework to guide DOC in managing the recovery of the New Zealand sea lion to non-threatened status.

New Zealand Sea Lion Species Management Plan
Author(s): DOC

The New Zealand sea lion species management plan: 2009-2014 (the Plan) provides a strategic framework to guide DOC in managing the recovery of the New Zealand sea lion to non-threatened status.

New Zealand Seals
Author(s): DOC

This factsheet published by the Department of Conservation in 2006 includes information about the four seal species which live in NZ waters. The New Zealand Fur Seal, New Zealand Sea Lion (formerly Hookers Sea Lion), Leopard Seal and the Southern Elephant Seal. 

Unexploited Mixed Species Eel Population in a Waikato Stream & its Modification by Fishing Pressure
Author(s): B. L. Chisnall

Chisnall, B.L, 1994.
An unexploited mixed species eel stock (Anguilla australis and A. dieffenbachii) in a Waikato pastoral stream, and its modification by fishing pressure.
Conservation Advisory Science Notes No. 69, Department of Conservation, Wellington. 9p.

Advice was sought by the Department of Conservation (Hamilton) to answer the following questions:

1. What comprises an unexploited mixed species eel population in a pastoral stream?

2. What are the effects of repeated removal of commercial sized eels on a previously unfished eel population?

A study to validate aging techniques for eels completed for MAF Fisheries in a Waikato lowland pastoral stream (Chisnall & Kalish 1993), has provided information on the structure of an unexploited mixed species eel population (shortfinned eel, Anguilla australis and longfinned eel, A. dieffenbachii ). Most of the resident population was then removed after one year, and for the three following years sampling was carried out to assess the population and to remove marketable sized eels (> 220 g). The data gathered over these five consecutive years (1988-1992) has provided information on the recovery of the eel stock after intensive fishing.

National Marine and Freshwater Educators Conference Wananga - Raglan 2012
Author(s): Samara Nicholas

Programme for the wananga to be held at Poihakena Marae, Raglan, Waikato, Sunday 15th – Tuesday 17th January 2012

Theme: ACTION for marine and freshwater conservation.
Purpose: An inspirational professional development and networking opportunity for all those involved or interested in freshwater and marine conservation.
Objectives:
• Provide a forum for marine and freshwater educators to network about education for sustainability initiatives & projects. (School and/or community based).
• To provide professional development.
• To provide a forum to discuss ideas on how we can foster and take more action for marine and freshwater conservation.
• Ensure strong delivery of Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) and Whitebait Connection (WBC) concepts around New Zealand.

Kermadec World Sanctuary Policy Statement 2011
Author(s): NZ Labour Party

This policy statement released in October 2011 outlines the NZ Labour Party’s commitment to the Kermadecs Marine Reserve.