How would you react to finding a leopard seal lazing on your local marina pier or a seal pup out for a day on the town at the local KFC?
Matt Rayner explains that allowing some fishing in proposed High Protection Areas overlooks the complex interdependencies in Gulf ecosystems.
The Hauraki Gulf Forum commissioned this report on the potential impacts of exotic Caulerpa
A Momentous Day for the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui ā Toi 🌊
Yesterday, Hauraki Gulf Forum leadership past and present were honoured to witness this historic moment in Parliament, the unanimous passage of the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill, which creates new protections for our treasured Gulf.
This milestone is the result of over a decade of collaboration between mana whenua, communities, and many passionate people who have worked tirelessly to improve the State of the Gulf and improve the Gulf’s future. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.
The job is far from done, but these new protections are a powerful foundation to help turn around the Gulf’s decline, ensuring that this taonga can thrive and be enjoyed by future generations for decades to come. #haurakigulf #MarineProtection Department of Conservation - Auckland ... See MoreSee Less
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Now stop commercial fishing and go for 30% marine reserve.
New Zealand’s kekeno - our native fur seals - are reclaiming their coastal habitats. But as they return, we need to learn to live alongside them safely. Read more here to learn how you can both know your seals and help protect them. 👇🦭 gulfjournal.org.nz/2025/07/learning-to-live-together-kekeno-fur-seals-make-a-comeback/ Big mihi to Brittany Mathias and Shaun Lee for this article and kekeno advocacy. 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less
Learning to live together: Kekeno / fur seals make a comeback to the shores of the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi
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And this one too! It's always a fantastic day with Ngai Tai ki Tamaki planting trees on Motutapu. Sign up in the link below 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, the Hauraki Gulf Forum, in partnership with the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society, is proud to sponsor two research awards to support emerging marine researchers. These awards will celebrate marine science research that contributes to the health and wellbeing of the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui ā Toi.
Further details on the NZMSS website.
📷Shaun Lee #haurakigulf #marineresearchTo celebrate🥳the 25th anniversary of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, the Hauraki Gulf Forum Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi, in partnership with NZMSS, is sponsoring two awards 🏆to support emerging marine researchers whose research contributes to the health and wellbeing of the Hauraki Gulf!! To apply, please request an application form from secretary@nzmss.org.
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As co-chair, I’m honoured to champion two new marine science awards that empower the next generation of scientists dedicated to protecting and understanding Te Moananui a Toi, the Hauraki Gulf.” 🐳 🐟
Sorry to sound like a wet blanket on your anniversary. BUT ! when is someone OR SOMETHING ! going to put forward the big push for more of the Hauraki Gulf turned into marine reserve ?? not park ! Its been smash to bits by commercial fishing and now been hammered by recreational fishing. I drove passed a boat ramp in east Auckland a few months ago and there must have been over 100 boat trailers on uts and SUVs at this one boat ramp. Not enough is been done to protect the Gulf and the Upper Harbour !!
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Foil4TheGulf 2025
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Supporting young people to learn how to make, and influence, positive action for our ocean. Programmes start during term 2 holidays. ... See MoreSee Less
Ocean Youth - SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
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Love Your Harbour, The Manukau Harbour Symposium 31 May. ... See MoreSee Less
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The vanishing bird: The missing black petrels of Great Barrier Island
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They start as a downy ball of fluff on a remote New Zealand island. Then they fledge across the Pacific. Only a handful have ever been found again.0 CommentsComment on Facebook