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Green Party Closes Hauraki Gulf Carve-Outs
Green Party pledges to end commercial fishing carve-outs and bottom trawling in Hauraki Gulf by 2030.
In brief
Green Party pledges to end commercial fishing carve-outs and bottom trawling in Hauraki Gulf by 2030. Green Party will close 'Luxon's carve-outs' for commercial fishers in Hauraki Gulf and phase out bottom trawling by 2030. Originally reported by RNZ.
Green Party Plan
Green Party promises to close 'Luxon's carve-outs' for commercial fishers in Hauraki Gulf and end bottom trawling.
“The Greens tried to work with the National Party at the time to prevent those carve-outs, but the Government chose to push ahead.”
Hauraki Gulf Protection
Green Party aims to protect 30 percent of Hauraki Gulf by 2030 through marine protected area reforms.
“We will grow that protection to 30 percent of the Hauraki within the next four years”
Immediate Actions
Green Party will remove ring-net fishing exemptions from high protection areas immediately.
“Remove the ring-net fishing exemption from the Gulf's high protection areas immediately”
Ecosystem Focus
Green Party plans to protect Hauraki Gulf by addressing land-based pollution and ecosystem health.
“We understand the ecosystem, meaning pressures facing the Gulf also come from the land around it”
Community Support
Green Party commits to supporting iwi and hapū in ocean protection efforts through kaitiakitanga.
“Support iwi and hapū to lead ocean protection in the Gulf by embedding kaitiakitanga Māori”
Long-Term Goal
Green Party targets 30 percent marine protection across New Zealand by reforming marine legislation.
“Commit to the Hauraki Gulf Forum's goal of protecting 30 percent of the Gulf by 2030”
Here's the gist
Green Party will close 'Luxon's carve-outs' for commercial fishers in Hauraki Gulf and phase out bottom trawling by 2030.
