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Kōrero: Protected areas

Marine protected areas map

This map shows New Zealand’s marine reserves, parks and protected areas in 2014. There were 44 marine reserves, two marine parks, three marine protected areas and six marine mammal sanctuaries.

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Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

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Les Molloy, Protected areas – Protected marine areas and inland waters, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/map-interactive/13882/marine-protected-areas-map (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Les Molloy, i tāngia i te 2 March 2009, updated 1 September 2015.