Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve
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The Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve is a protected area in the North Island of New Zealand. It was established in 2006 and measures 236.5 ha (584 acres)[1] over two sites.[2] The students and faculty of the nearby Kamo High School played an important role in establishing this reserve.[3][4]
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Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve | |
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Location | New Zealand |
Coordinates | 35.800829°S 174.416628°E / -35.800829; 174.416628 |
Area | 236.51 ha (584.4 acres) |
Established | 2006 |
Governing body | Department of Conservation |
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The reserve is governed by the Marine Reserves Act 1971 and is administered by the Department of Conservation.[5] It was announced at an event held at Kamo High School in 2006 by the then Minister of Conservation, the Hon Chris Carter.