Bay of Plenty Council to Protect Three Reef Systems near Motiti Island

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has advised that the new Motiti Protection Area comes into effect on 11th August 2021, creating three protection areas around Motiti Island where the taking of all plants and animals (including fish and shellfish) will be prohibited. To protect the reef systems, anchoring on these reefs will also be prohibited...In 2018 the Environment Court released an interim decision that found the outstanding attributes and values of these reef systems needed better protection.

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