Taputeranga Marine Reserve
Taputeranga Marine Reserve is a legally protected area of sea and coast along the southern edge of Wellington, in New Zealand. It was officially opened in September 2008.[1] The reserve covers 855 hectares (2,110 acres)[2] and includes all foreshore up to mean high water spring.
Tapu Te Ranga Motu
| Taputeranga Marine Reserve | |
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 A rainbow over Tapu Te Ranga Motu. | |
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| Location | New Zealand |
| Nearest city | Wellington |
| Coordinates | 41.353167°S 174.76337°E |
| Area | 854.8 ha |
| Established | 2008 |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
See also
References
- Steve Chadwick (7 September 2008). "Beehive press release - Capital's new marine reserve now open".
- "Data Table - Protected Areas - LINZ Data Service (recorded area 854.7915 ha)". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
External links
- Taputeranga Marine Reserve at the Department of Conservation
- Brochure and map of the reserve
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