A City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn that the Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tīkapa Moana.
The new Hauraki Gulf/ Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act is meant to preserve our largest marine park, but 11th-hour changes have critics questioning if it offers high protection or hollow promises
Guests:
- Simon Thrush - Marine science professor at Auckland University
- Mike Lee - Auckland councillor for Waitematā and Gulf
Learn more:
- Find the new legislation here
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