National Proposes New Marine Reserves, Complete Ban on Ring-Net Fishing in Hauraki Gulf

National promises new Waiheke marine reserve in recreational fishing policy

The National Party is promising to establish a new marine reserve off Waiheke Island and to expand an existing reserve off Goat Island if elected. The new...

National proposes new marine reserves, complete ban on ring-net fishing in Hauraki Gulf

An earlier version of this story said the party proposed a ban on commercial fishing. This has been corrected to ring-net fishing.

National’s Plan For Healthy Fisheries

The policy creates a new marine reserve in the Hauraki Gulf and further expands the size of the Goat Island Marine Reserve.