Environmental & Sustainability News
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$26m package targets Hauraki Gulf revival with new marine protections and reef restoration
A $26m public and private investment targets Hauraki Gulf revival with new marine protections, reef restoration, and island infrastructure upgrades for boaters and visitors.
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NZ Hydrographic Authority issues Edition 21 Notices to Mariners with Manukau, Milford Sound updates
Edition 21 of NZ Notices to Mariners brings chart updates for Manukau Harbour and Milford Sound. Stay informed on the latest navigation changes for safe boating.
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PSP toxin warning closes shellfish gathering from Cape Egmont to Albatross Point
Paralytic shellfish toxins detected on the north Taranaki coast. Do not gather shellfish from Cape Egmont to Albatross Point. Learn the risks and symptoms.
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NRC divers to check 2000-plus Northland hulls for marine pests this summer
This summer, NRC divers will check over 2000 vessel hulls across Northland harbours for marine pests. Find out what boat owners need to know to stay compliant.
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Whangapoua Harbour confirmed free of invasive Mediterranean fanworm after five clear years
Whangapoua Harbour has been officially declared free of Mediterranean fanworm after five consecutive clear years of surveillance by Waikato Regional Council.
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Blue whale surfaces in Akaroa Harbour for first time since 2020
A blue whale surfaced in Akaroa Harbour on Friday, delighting passengers on an Akaroa Dolphins cruise in the first sighting since 2020. Watch the incredible footage.
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Waikato Regional Council bottom trawling ban wins broad Coromandel support
Waikato Regional Council restricts bottom trawling along the Coromandel coast, winning support from fishing groups, businesses, and environmental organisations.
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Commercial fishing rights in Hauraki Gulf HPAs draw fire from recreational fishing advocates
New Hauraki Gulf marine protection rules take effect this weekend. Recreational fishing advocates raise concerns as HPAs reshape where boaters can fish.
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Milford Beach light withdrawn and Whangarei charts updated in October notices
Milford Beach navigation light withdrawn, NZ 5214 and NZ 5215 charts updated, and ECDIS display warnings issued in New Zealand's latest Notices to Mariners.
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Three Northland marae win 35-year consents to develop ocean gardens
Three Northland marae have secured 35-year resource consents to develop marine gardens combining customary practice with modern aquaculture along the coastline.
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2025 Gustave Trouve Award nominees revealed as electric boating field widens
The 2025 Gustave Trouve Award nominees are here. Discover the electric boats vying for a Gussie, from a 57kg jetski to a 70ft solar catamaran.
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Divers hand-pull lagarosiphon in Lake Wakatipu as LINZ expands weed control across Otago
Divers are hand-pulling lagarosiphon in Lake Wakatipu as LINZ expands weed control across Otago. Find out how boat users can help stop the spread.
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