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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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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
1025:(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
1022:(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.
957:(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.
874:, 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.
850:, 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.
1012:(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
1019:(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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1270:. 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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7 Recognition of national significance of Hauraki Gulf
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638:in the inner gulf, around Waiheke and Rangitoto;
488:these was a river formed by two tributaries, the
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1603:. Parliamentary Counsel Office. 17 January 2019.
1430:"Sperm whale spotted in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf"
782:Some particular common or known animals include
662:erosion and was carried out in partnership with
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710:histories describe the naming of the gulf. The
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1205:Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
970:of the Gulf with the Gulf and its islands; and
400:gives a translation of "the mournful sea" for
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1240:"Excavating Otata Island: A Midden Revealed"
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1614:"The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2".
1530:"Health of gulf in danger of collapsing"
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1507:"The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2".
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1455:"The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2".
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1378:"Rare whale sighting off Auckland coast"
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1302:"The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2".
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1155:"The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2".
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1404:"Rare whale spotted in Hauraki Gulf"
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1601:"Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000"
1478:"State of the Gulf? Toxic paradise"
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1476:Davison, Isaac (11 August 2011).
1322:"Auckland: Our backyard aquarium"
398:Ministry for Culture and Heritage
2385:Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Park
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1118:Wilson, Karen (28 August 2018).
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1557:"Hauraki Gulf: toxic paradise?"
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988:8 Management of Hauraki Gulf
899:beds as they were overtaken by
2862:Motueka Island / Pigeon Island
2852:Mahurangi Island / Goat Island
1392:– via www.newshub.co.nz.
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1528:Nash, Kieran (26 June 2011).
1225:10.1016/S0377-0273(01)00239-6
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939:Sunset over the Hauraki Gulf
778:Dolphins in the Hauraki Gulf
568:Farmland and native bush on
536:to the west from modern-day
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3112:Bays of the Auckland Region
3024:Whitianga Festival of Speed
2019:Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
1238:Ash, Emma (30 April 2020).
735:Horuhoru Rock (Gannet Rock)
355:Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
228:120 km (74.56 mi)
87:Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
35:Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
18:Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
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2957:Facilities and attractions
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2368:Facilities and attractions
1621:. 2 March 2010. p. 6.
1514:. 3 March 2010. p. 4.
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1309:. 3 March 2010. p. 5.
1162:. 2 March 2010. p. 5.
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2445:Te Matuku Marine Reserve
1105:"1000 Māori place names"
463:North Auckland Peninsula
430:The gulf is part of the
2390:Great Barrier Aerodrome
2375:Aotea Conservation Park
2303:Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat
805:with a watching vessel.
591:and the iconic dome of
471:Tiritiri Matangi Island
279:Tiritiri Matangi Island
3009:Thames School of Mines
3004:Thames railway station
2964:Coromandel Forest Park
2405:Motuora Nature Reserve
2395:Karamuramu Island Mine
1618:The New Zealand Herald
1581:. Stuff. 12 April 2022
1535:The New Zealand Herald
1511:The New Zealand Herald
1483:The New Zealand Herald
1459:The New Zealand Herald
1434:The New Zealand Herald
1327:The New Zealand Herald
1306:The New Zealand Herald
1159:The New Zealand Herald
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2420:Sculpture on the Gulf
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836:southern minke whales
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2430:Smelting House ruins
2039:Great Barrier Island
878:Environmental damage
862:visit occasionally.
696:Coromandel Peninsula
554:Coromandel Peninsula
546:Coromandel Peninsula
502:Great Barrier Island
479:Tawharanui Peninsula
444:Coromandel Peninsula
436:Great Barrier Island
383:Great Barrier Island
379:Coromandel Peninsula
259:Great Barrier Island
52:Coromandel Peninsula
3019:Whitianga Aerodrome
2891:Geographic features
2801:Tairua-Pauanui C.B.
2481:Waiheke Local Board
2216:Uninhabited islands
2209:Geographic features
1909:Maungakiekie-Tāmaki
1640:Auckland Libraries'
1353:Jasons Travel Media
1217:2001JVGR..112..133W
1127:Ministry of Justice
1085:on 21 November 2015
944:Legal establishment
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838:. Less frequently,
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54:(right), by NASA's
27:Gulf in New Zealand
3076:Thames High School
2974:Hauraki Rail Trail
2948:Whangapoua Harbour
1869:Devonport-Takapuna
1136:on 27 January 2019
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1179:"Estuary origins"
832:pygmy blue whales
764:Waitematā Harbour
694:and hills of the
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609:Rangitoto Channel
577:Waitematā Harbour
518:Waitakaruru River
494:Waitematā Harbour
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308:Rangitoto Channel
197:Ocean/sea sources
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