Marine Mammals Protection (Auckland Islands Sanctuary) Notice, 1993. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Regulation Date 1993 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Marine protected areas Management/conservation Protection of species Protected area Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Notice enters into force on the day after the date of its notification in the Gazette. Abstract This Notice creates a marine mammal sanctuary in and around the Auckland Islands and prohibits commercial fishing within the sanctuary. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz References - Legislation Implements Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (No. 80 of 1978). Legislation | New Zealand | 1978 (2018) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Protected area, Registration, Access-to-information, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties, Stock enhancement/repopulation, International trade, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX