Huge Milestone as Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill Passes
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are calling the passing of the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill a huge milestone for the Gulf.
Category: Hauraki Gulf
Postcards for the Hauraki Gulf
The Black Foils and Live Ocean have urged MPs and decision makers to read and consider this collection of Postcards for the Gulf created by Kiwis of all ages who want to see the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill passed into legislation as soon as possible.
Why the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill Matters — and Why It Needs Your Support Now
The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill is a pivotal moment for the Gulf. Here’s what the Bill is, why it’s needed, and how you can help protect one of Aotearoa’s most iconic marine environments.
Black Foils Back Foiling Event to Raise Awareness for Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection
The Black Foils and Live Ocean Foundation are leading the charge to organise what they hope will be New Zealand’s largest ever foiling event to help get the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill passed into law.
SailGP, Black Foils and Live Ocean Team Up to Support Kelp Restoration at the Noises Islands
SailGP teamed up with the Black Foils and Live Ocean for their first Ocean Impact Project of 2025 to support the restoration of kelp forests in the Hauraki Gulf.
Commercial Fishing Has No Place in Highly Protected Areas – It’s Beyond Belief
With the Gulf on the brink of ecological collapse, the watered-down amendments from Cabinet mean commercial fishing will be allowed in the 6.3% of the Gulf proposed as HPAs. It’s important to note, within the Bill 93.7% of the Gulf will remain open to commercial and recreational fishing practices.
479 People Run4TheGulf at Round the Bays 2024
On Sunday 3 March, 479 people gathered in Auckland to Run4TheGulf as part of team Live Ocean, taking part in New Zealand’s largest running event – the 2024 Southern Cross Round the Bays.
Ocean Champions Join Team Live Ocean to Run4TheGulf
A group of ocean champions are set to represent Live Ocean Foundation at the 2024 edition of the iconic Round the Bays fun run.
Jono Ridler Takes His Message for the Hauraki Gulf to Parliament
By Live Ocean Read time: 2 min Article Summary Main Points Jono Ridler captured the nation’s attention with Swim4TheGulf, his record-breaking 33 hour, no -stop swim spanning 99kms from Aotea Great Barrier Island to Campbell’s Bay on Auckland’s North Shore. His mission was to create awareness around the urgent need to protect and restore the […]
In Jono’s Words – Swim4TheGulf Recap
Our window for Swim4TheGulf started on Tuesday April 25th, with dates chosen to overlap a neap tide. The wind, however, was not playing ball. A summer of high winds had continued well into autumn.
