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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