This consultation document sets out the Government’s proposal for a new approach to marine protection in New Zealand. If agreed the policy recommendations would form a new Marine Protected Areas Act. This new act would replace the Marine Reserves Act 1971.
Public consultation was held from 12 January 2016 to 11 March 2016 on the proposal. The submission period has closed.
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A new Marine Protected Areas Act: Consultation document
January 2015
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