Marine Management Act 2014 (No. 59). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Coastal zone management Management/conservation Cultural heritage Marine area Marine protected areas Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Institution Protected area Cartilaginous fishes Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent. Abstract The purpose of this Act, consisting of 2 Parts and seven Schedules, is to: (a) recognise the local, national, and international importance of the coast and sea around Kaikōura (Te Tai o Marokura) as a consequence of its unique coastal and marine environment and distinctive biological diversity and cultural heritage: (b) provide measures to assist the preservation, protection, and sustainable and integrated management of the coastal and marine environment and biological diversity of Te Tai o Marokura: (c) acknowledge the importance of kaitiakitanga and local leadership: (d) establish an advisory committee to provide advice regarding biosecurity, conservation, and fisheries matters within a marine management area: (e) establish, within Te Tai o Marokura,— (i) a marine reserve: (ii) a whale sanctuary: (iii) a New Zealand fur seal sanctuary: (iv) various mātaitai reserves and taiāpure-local fisheries: (f) amend the Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 2013 to provide specific regulation of amateur fishing in the marine management area. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz