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are residents and relatively common in the Gulf, and their presence in these busily travelled waters leads to a large number of ship strikes, with sometimes several of the whales dying each year from collisions with shipping vessels or sport boats. The population remaining is estimated to be between
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During the last glaciation period the gulf was dry land, with the sea level being around 100–110 m (300 ft) lower than at present. The gulf was submerged when the sea reached its current level around 7200 years ago. During this period, the area was home to two river systems. The first of
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fishing peaking in the 1970s at more than 10,000 tonnes a year (though even in the 2000s, private fishing of this species is also a considerable factor, weighing in at 400–800 tonnes a year). This severe overfishing, which unbalanced the marine environment by the removal of a main predator in the
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The gulf is a vibrant natural environment, which has seen significant damage during the 20th and early 21st century from human use. Although major study by the
Hauraki Gulf Forum in 2011 found that all environmental indicators were still worsening or stable at problematic levels, voluntary coast
1014:(f) the maintenance and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments, which contribute to the recreation and enjoyment of the Hauraki Gulf for the people and communities of the Hauraki Gulf and New Zealand.
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on Otata Island. In
January 2018, huge swells in the Hauraki Gulf caused widespread damage to its coastal areas and in only a few hours, the coastline or Otata had been reduced by up to 5 meters, exposing the midden. The aim of the excavation was to record this information before it is lost to
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Numerous beaches dot the shores of the gulf, many of them well known for swimming and surfing. Although environmental problems exist around urban areas, with 14 out of 52 beaches in the
Auckland Region at least occasionally showing unsafe pollution levels (mostly because of untreated
1011:(e) the maintenance and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the contribution of the natural, historic, and physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments to the social and economic well-being of the people and communities of the Hauraki Gulf and New Zealand:
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The park is distinctly different from other conservation areas of New
Zealand not only by being a marine environment, but because it is home to more than one million people along its shores and on its islands. It also contains a number of (above-water) wildlife sanctuaries.
946:(1) The interrelationship between the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments and the ability of that interrelationship to sustain the life-supporting capacity of the environment of the Hauraki Gulf and its islands are matters of national significance.
863:, numerous bird species that were locally extinct have been reintroduced in the last decades, while there have also been some naturally occurring bird "re-colonisations", especially after introduced pests were removed from breeding and nesting grounds.
839:, these whales will possibly become seasonal residents in the gulf as the populations recover (one of two of the first confirmed birth records on New Zealand's main islands since after commercial and illegal whalings were recorded at around
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Many of the islands are official or unofficial bird sanctuaries, holding important or critically endangered species like kiwi, takahe, brown teal and grey-faced petrel. Centred on the main conservation island of
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barrens. Trawler fishing in general is seen as severely damaging the gulf, and lobster stock are also reported as not rebuilding. It is estimated that today's fish stocks are around 25% of pre-European levels.
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Zeldisl, J. R. et al. (1995) Salp grazing: effects on phytoplankton abundance, vertical distribution and taxonomic composition in a coastal habitat. Marine
Ecology Progress Series, Vol. 126, p 267-283
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clean-up groups have collected about 450,000 litres of litter collected from the shoreline, although further conservation efforts are required to maintain the environmental integrity of the gulf.
1001:(c) the protection and, where appropriate, the enhancement of those natural, historic, and physical resources (including kaimoana) of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments with which
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are a relatively common sight. There are approximately 25 species of marine mammals in the gulf. Nearly a third of the world's marine mammal species live in or visit the Marine Park.
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To recognise the national significance of the
Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments, the objectives of the management of the Hauraki Gulf, its islands, and catchments are—
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Also particularly damaging are the results of nitrogen carried into the gulf from surrounding agricultural land, with almost 90% coming from the dairy-farming runoff into the
1008:(d) the protection of the cultural and historic associations of people and communities in and around the Hauraki Gulf with its natural, historic, and physical resources:
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brought with them on their voyage named Tīkapa was placed on the island. The name Tīkapa Moana was adopted for the surrounding ocean, and became the name of the gulf.
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Grey's Folly: A History of Howick, Pakuranga, Bucklands-Eastern
Beaches, East Tamaki, Whitford, Beachlands and Maraetai
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Wilson, C J N (December 2001). "The 26.5 ka
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1568:"Hauraki Gulf: Our sea is sick and needs marine protection before it's too late"
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the agriculture in the Firth of Thames affecting the mussel's viability.
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1259:. By La Roche, Alan. Auckland: Tui Vale Productions. pp. 16–33.
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Green, Nathew (2011). "From Hawaīki to Howick – A Ngāi Tai
History".
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Sections 7 and 8 of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 state:
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1096:. New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
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100-200. In recent years, increases in numbers of migrating
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7 Recognition of national significance of Hauraki Gulf
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lies between the Coromandel Peninsula and Great Barrier,
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1057:(from 'Te Ara', the Encyclopedia of New Zealand')
627:in the inner gulf, around Waiheke and Rangitoto;
477:these was a river formed by two tributaries, the
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1592:. Parliamentary Counsel Office. 17 January 2019.
1419:"Sperm whale spotted in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf"
771:Some particular common or known animals include
651:erosion and was carried out in partnership with
568:, one of Auckland's two harbours. These include
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903:Other exploitation such as the dredging of the
875:Particularly damaging were the introduction of
699:histories describe the naming of the gulf. The
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1194:Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
959:of the Gulf with the Gulf and its islands; and
389:gives a translation of "the mournful sea" for
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1229:"Excavating Otata Island: A Midden Revealed"
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517:also flowed into the Hauraki Gulf at the
2465:Aotea / Great Barrier Island Local Board
1603:"The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2".
1519:"Health of gulf in danger of collapsing"
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1496:"The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2".
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1444:"The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2".
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1367:"Rare whale sighting off Auckland coast"
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1291:"The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2".
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1144:"The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2".
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1548:. New Zealand Herald. 10 August 2011
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1393:"Rare whale spotted in Hauraki Gulf"
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450:lies between Little Barrier and the
2897:Cathedral Cove / Te Whanganui-A-Hei
1590:"Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000"
1467:"State of the Gulf? Toxic paradise"
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603:Other islands in the gulf include
446:lies between the two islands, and
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1465:Davison, Isaac (11 August 2011).
1311:"Auckland: Our backyard aquarium"
387:Ministry for Culture and Heritage
2374:Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Park
1961:
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1107:Wilson, Karen (28 August 2018).
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1546:"Hauraki Gulf: toxic paradise?"
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1309:Evetts, Virgil (19 June 2011).
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977:8 Management of Hauraki Gulf
888:beds as they were overtaken by
2851:Motueka Island / Pigeon Island
2841:Mahurangi Island / Goat Island
1381:– via www.newshub.co.nz.
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1517:Nash, Kieran (26 June 2011).
1214:10.1016/S0377-0273(01)00239-6
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928:Sunset over the Hauraki Gulf
767:Dolphins in the Hauraki Gulf
557:Farmland and native bush on
525:to the west from modern-day
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7:
3101:Bays of the Auckland Region
3013:Whitianga Festival of Speed
2008:Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
1227:Ash, Emma (30 April 2020).
724:Horuhoru Rock (Gannet Rock)
344:Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
217:120 km (74.56 mi)
76:Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
24:Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
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3096:Thames-Coromandel District
2946:Facilities and attractions
2538:Thames-Coromandel District
2357:Facilities and attractions
1610:. 2 March 2010. p. 6.
1503:. 3 March 2010. p. 4.
1451:. 3 March 2010. p. 7.
1298:. 3 March 2010. p. 5.
1151:. 2 March 2010. p. 5.
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2444:Whakanewha Regional Park
2439:Waiheke Island Aerodrome
2434:Te Matuku Marine Reserve
1094:"1000 Māori place names"
452:North Auckland Peninsula
419:The gulf is part of the
2379:Great Barrier Aerodrome
2364:Aotea Conservation Park
2292:Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat
794:with a watching vessel.
580:and the iconic dome of
460:Tiritiri Matangi Island
268:Tiritiri Matangi Island
2998:Thames School of Mines
2993:Thames railway station
2953:Coromandel Forest Park
2394:Motuora Nature Reserve
2384:Karamuramu Island Mine
1607:The New Zealand Herald
1570:. Stuff. 12 April 2022
1524:The New Zealand Herald
1500:The New Zealand Herald
1472:The New Zealand Herald
1448:The New Zealand Herald
1423:The New Zealand Herald
1316:The New Zealand Herald
1295:The New Zealand Herald
1148:The New Zealand Herald
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513:27,000 years ago, the
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2958:Driving Creek Railway
2409:Sculpture on the Gulf
1853:Aotea / Great Barrier
1631:heritage collections.
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861:Little Barrier Island
837:southern right whales
825:southern minke whales
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429:Little Barrier Island
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252:Little Barrier Island
3003:Whangamata Beach Hop
2419:Smelting House ruins
2028:Great Barrier Island
867:Environmental damage
851:visit occasionally.
685:Coromandel Peninsula
543:Coromandel Peninsula
535:Coromandel Peninsula
491:Great Barrier Island
468:Tawharanui Peninsula
433:Coromandel Peninsula
425:Great Barrier Island
372:Great Barrier Island
368:Coromandel Peninsula
248:Great Barrier Island
41:Coromandel Peninsula
3008:Whitianga Aerodrome
2880:Geographic features
2790:Tairua-Pauanui C.B.
2470:Waiheke Local Board
2205:Uninhabited islands
2198:Geographic features
1898:Maungakiekie-Tāmaki
1629:Auckland Libraries'
1342:Jasons Travel Media
1206:2001JVGR..112..133W
1116:Ministry of Justice
1074:on 21 November 2015
933:Legal establishment
879:, with for example
827:. Less frequently,
643:in the outer gulf.
285:Sections/sub-basins
122: /
43:(right), by NASA's
16:Gulf in New Zealand
3065:Thames High School
2963:Hauraki Rail Trail
2937:Whangapoua Harbour
1858:Devonport-Takapuna
1125:on 27 January 2019
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1840:Local board areas
1266:978-0-473-18547-3
1168:"Estuary origins"
821:pygmy blue whales
753:Waitematā Harbour
683:and hills of the
671:, drained by the
633:Motukawao Islands
598:Rangitoto Channel
566:Waitematā Harbour
507:Waitakaruru River
483:Waitematā Harbour
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309:Waitematā Harbour
297:Rangitoto Channel
186:Ocean/sea sources
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3039:Regional Council
3029:District Council
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2902:Colville Channel
2871:Whanganui Island
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