What has happened to the Hauraki Gulf?

Since 2000, a State of our Gulf report was produced every three years and described ecosystem collapse due to overfishing, invasive fishing practices, marine dumping and sediment and nutrient runoff. Every report warned we are eating the Hauraki Gulf to death.

Who owns Hauraki Gulf?

mogul John Ramsey
Meat mogul John Ramsey, a businessman with considerable primary processing industry interests, has controlled the Hauraki Gulf’s precious gem for 23 years. That might seem like everyone’s dream.

How can we save Hauraki Gulf?

Let’s save the Hauraki Gulf

  1. Avoid buying products with plastic packaging.
  2. Encourage your workplace to install litter traps in its stormwater drains to prevent rubbish entering the sea.

What animals live in the Hauraki Gulf?

8 native species you could see in the Hauraki Gulf this summer

  • Bryde’s whale.
  • Tākapu/Australasian gannet.
  • Tuatara.
  • Pākaha/Fluttering shearwater.
  • Tūturiwhatu/New Zealand Dotterel.
  • Takahē
  • Common dolphins.
  • Saddleback/Tīeke.

Can you stay on Pakatoa Island?

Pakatoa Island sits in the Hauraki Gulf between Waiheke and Chamberlins​ Islands, 75 minutes by ferry from the mainland and features ageing resort-style accommodation, that boasts 62 bedrooms.

How many islands are there in the Hauraki Gulf?

Waiheke Island
Rangitoto IslandTiritiri Matangi IslandMotuihe Island / Te Motu-a-IhengaPonui Island / Chamberlins Island
Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana/Islands
Hauraki Gulf Marine Park covers an area of more than 1.2 million hectares. There are more than 50 islands within the park, many of which are public conservation lands managed by us.

How many marine reserves are there in Hauraki Gulf?

five marine reserves
five marine reserves. the internationally recognised wetland at the Firth of Thames.

Are there sharks in Hauraki Gulf?

Around 73 species of shark can be found in New Zealand. In the Hauraki Gulf we most commonly see smooth hammerheads, blues, mako, bronze whalers and thresher sharks. We love to see sharks on our trips, as it allows us to show our passengers that they aren’t as scary as they are usually perceived to be.

Are there whales in the Hauraki Gulf?

Whales and dolphins abound in the waters of the Hauraki Gulf. Sei, minke and Bryde’s whales are sighted regularly, while humpbacks pass through on their way to and from tropical breeding grounds in the South Pacific. Common and bottlenose dolphins and orca (killer whales) are also frequently seen.