City Councillor slams "protected" gulf zones that still allow fishing

A City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn that the Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tīkapa Moana.
The new Hauraki Gulf/ Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act is meant to preserve our largest marine park, but 11th-hour changes have critics questioning if it offers high protection or hollow promises

Guests:

• Simon Thrush- Marine science professor at Auckland University
• Mike Lee - Auckland councillor for Waitematā and Gulf

Learn more:

• Find the new legislation here

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