The Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill w Bianca Ranson from Forest and Bird: 26 June, 2024

The environment committee has unanimously recommended that the Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill should be passed in its entirety. 

This means that if parliament votes for this recommendation there will be 19 new protection areas in the Tīkapa Moana Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Many environmental organisations have welcomed this possibility and highlighted its importance. 

Rawan spoke with Bianca Ranson from forest and bird about what this new bill would mean, why it is important and how it incorporates local iwi and hapu values.