Author Archives: Executive Officer
Articles authored by Executive Officer
Hauraki to the High Seas
The health of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park depends on the vast, unprotected high seas where local species like the Oceanic Manta Ray feed. Because migratory wildlife doesn’t recognise borders, ratifying the High Seas Treaty is essential for New Zealand to turn global intentions into local protection, ensuring our coastal restoration is supported by a healthy, connected ocean.
NZIER assessment of the potential impacts of exotic Caulerpa
The Hauraki Gulf Forum commissioned this report on the potential impacts of exotic Caulerpa
HGF Meeting 4 March
Our next public meeting will take place from 1pm on […]
2024 a make-or-break year for the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
*published in the New Zealand Herald on 29 January 2024 […]
The State of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Tīkapa Moana, Te Moananui-ā-Toi… in 2173
Crystal clear waters, abundant kaimoana, flourishing seabirds and a thriving […]
Hui 11 September – Thames
Our next public meeting will be held from 1pm at […]
State of our Gulf 2023
10 August 2023 Hauraki Gulf Marine Park under sustained assault, […]
Our $100b Natural Capital Asset: the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Tīkapa Moana, Te Moananui-ā-Toi
Hauraki Gulf Forum Co-Chairs Nicola MacDonald and Toby Adams have […]
Investigating the RMS Niagara
73 percent of New Zealanders want the government to fund […]
Hauraki Gulf Forum public meeting – 12 June
Our next public meeting will take place on Monday 12 […]
Progress update. February 2020 – August 2022
The narrative about the Hauraki Gulf is often negative, and […]
Hauraki Gulf Forum hui 22 August
Kia ora koutou, we have our next hui coming up […]
Seal sightings sought in Hauraki and Coromandel
Residents around the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel are being urged […]
Hauraki Gulf Forum hui 23 May 2022
Our next hui will be in person at Woodlands Estate […]
Press Release: Partial closure of Hauraki Gulf scallop fishery puts Hauturu/Little Barrier and Aotea Great Barrier at risk
29 March 2022 The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries’ decisions […]
Hauraki Gulf Forum adopts advocacy position on updating and strengthening the Marine Park Act
On Monday 28 February 2022 the Hauraki Gulf Forum voted […]
Hauraki Gulf Forum – next hui from 1pm Monday 28 February
The agenda papers for our next public meeting are now […]
Statement by Hauraki Gulf Forum Co-Chairs
The Hauraki Gulf is hurting, and something needs to changeThe […]
Results of Hauraki Gulf Poll
A groundbreaking new poll (available for download below) shows huge […]
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero – Episode 10 – Alex Rogers
Alex Rogers shares his kōrero about the politics of protecting […]
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero – Episode 9 – Mook Hohneck and Nicola MacDonald
Mook Hohneck (Ngāti Manuhiri) and Nicola MacDonald (Ngāti Rehua, Ngāti […]
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero – Episode 8 – Billy Brown
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero is back, with the final 3 episodes […]
Hauraki Gulf Forum Hui 23 August
Kia ora koutou, our next hui will be online from […]
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero – Episode 7 – Bobby Newson
Bobby Newson (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Te Tao Maui) shares his […]
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero – Episode 6 – Liane Ngamane
Liane Ngamane (Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Whanaunga and Ngāti […]
Waiheke rāhui
Hear from Ngāti Pāoa uri Lucy Tukua, Dean Ogilvie and […]
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero – Episode 5 – Rosie Nathan & Kim Collins
Rosie Nathan (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou) and Kim Collins […]
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero – Episode 4 – Dr Rochelle Constantine & Matt Ball
Dr Rochelle Constantine (University of Auckland) and Matt Ball (Ports […]
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero – Episode 3 – Donna Tamaariki & Moana Tamaariki-Pohe
Twin sisters Moana Tamaariki-Pohe and Donna Tamaariki (Ngāti Whatua Ōrākei, […]
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero – Episode 2 – Dean Ogilvie & Lucy Tukua
Dean Ogilvie (Ngāti Paoa, Te Uri Karaka, Te Rarawa) & […]
Hauraki Gulf Kōrero – Episode 1 – Dr Dan Hikuroa
Dr Dan Hikuroa (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Whanaunga) shares his […]
Welcome to the new Gulf Journal, Kōrero o te Moana
This latest refresh of the Gulf Journal comes on the heels of the Hauraki Gulf Forum’s transition…
Hauraki Gulf Forum Co-Governance
Nicola MacDonald (Co-Chair) Tangata Whenua and Pippa Coom (Co-Chair) Auckland Council talk about the new co-governance arrangement.
Impacts on the Hauraki Gulf from the Lockdown
The lockdown had many observations from people all around the Gulf.
Five ways to visit the Gulf (virtually) during Lockdown
New technology to connect with the Hauraki Gulf