New Motiti protection marine area off the shores of Tauranga confirmed
4 May, 2021 03:34 AM
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Ōtaiti (Astrolab Reef) is where the ship Rena grounded in 2011 and is included in the Motiti Protection Areas. Photo / File
Ōtaiti (Astrolab Reef) is where the ship Rena grounded in 2011 and is included in the Motiti Protection Areas. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Times
Rules enforcing the restrictions of a one-of-a-kind marine protection area established off the shores of Tauranga will take effect this year.
From August 11, people will no longer be allowed to anchor on, or take any marine life from, the three reefs making up the Motiti Protection Area.
Press Release – Bay of Plenty Regional Council A start date for the new Motiti Protection Area rules was confirmed at Bay of Plenty Regional Councils Strategy and Policy meeting today. From 11 August you can no longer anchor on, or take any marine life from, the three reefs making up the Motiti Protection …
A start date for the new Motiti Protection Area rules was confirmed at Bay of Plenty Regional Councils Strategy and Policy meeting today. From 11 August you can no longer anchor on, or take any marine life from, the three reefs making up the Motiti Protection Area.
Chairperson of the Strategy and Policy Committee Paula Thompson says the marine protection area is being introduced to safeguard the indigenous biodiversity that relies on these reefs.
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