Marine Reserves

This week, the government announced the creation of the Kermadec ocean sanctuary, which covers 620,000 square kilometres and bans mining, prospecting and fishing. Audio, Gallery

The director of the Pew Charitable Trusts' Global Ocean Legacy discusses the importance of protected marine areas. Video, Audio

Marine biologist Nick Shears monitors marine reserves to evaluate how effective marine protection is and he is also interested in the effects of climate change on the ocean Audio

The South East Marine Protection Forum is coming up with suggestions for marine protected areas in Otago Audio

Environmentalists are hoping China will be more sympathetic to the creation of an Antarctic marine reserve now it will be working more closely with New Zealand on the ice. Audio

Our Big Blue Backyard is the title of the latest book from Taranaki-based natural history writer, academic and graphic designer, Janet Hunt. She has previously won awards for her adult and children's… Audio

Community groups in the Bay of Islands community groups are furious at moves to let a boat yard owner use a coastal reserve for his business. Audio

Hauraki Gulf is a playground, wildlife hotspot, foodbasket and highway - and local councils hope the Sea Change project will help turn around the Gulf's poor health and struggling ecology Audio

Hauraki Gulf is a playground, wildlife hotspot, foodbasket and highway - and local councils hope the Sea Change project will help turn around the Gulf's poor health and struggling ecology Audio

Alison Hossain explores whether NZ's marine reserves are world leading protection or tokenism. Audio

Marine reserves, how marine life responds to protection and how much progress New Zealand is making in protecting 10% of its marine environment Audio

Marine reserves, how marine life responds to protection and how much progress New Zealand is making in protecting 10% of its marine environment Audio

Renowned for its golden sand beaches, sculpted granite rocks and coastal vegetation, Abel Tasman National Park has long been a mecca for holidaymakers. Audio