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Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Act, 2014 (No. 2).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine protected areas Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Offences/penalties Protected area
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act comes into force on 2 March 2014.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 11 sections and three Schedules, provides for the setting up and management of the Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves, so as to conserve and protect its scenery, natural features and ecosystem. These Protected Areas are divided and governed as follows: Moutere Mahue/Antipodes Island Marine Reserve; Moutere Hauriri/Bounty Islands Marine Reserve created; Moutere Ihupuku/Campbell Island Marine Reserve created; Extension of Moutere Ihupuku/Campbell Island Marine Reserve; Effect of declaration of marine reserves; Naming of marine reserves; Rangers deemed to be appointed from New Zealand; and Defence Force.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz