Protection of the Hauraki Gulf has taken a positive step forward in line with the Waiheke Local Board’s commitment to support the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill as part of its Local Board Agreement.
Local board Chair Cath Handley says the bill has potential to put important protections in place for the gulf.
“The bill has passed the first hearing with cross-party support. This is a huge step in the right direction for the unique marine environments that we have around us, especially with the large boundary for a new marine protected area around the Ōtata/Noises Islands that would protect entire reef systems for future generations,” Handley says.
“We’ve heard from Waiheke residents time and again that the protection of our marine environment is a priority and that’s why we will continue to advocate for projections like this. If you want this legislation passed, then let all the MPs and political parties know that you support them. They’re on track – now they need to follow through.”
Find out more about the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill here and here.
Local boards and the Governing Body reach a local board agreement each year that sets out the out the local board’s budget and activities for the upcoming financial year.
You can read more about the Local Board Agreement here.
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