14 Oct 2024

New marine protection areas in Hauraki Gulf announced

From Morning Report, 8:19 am on 14 October 2024

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced 19 new marine protection areas on the Hauraki Gulf, but says ring-net fishing will be allowed to continue. The Labour and Green parties say the changes reduce environmental protections and go against the community's wishes. Tama Potaka spoke to Corin Dann.