New Zealand has 44 marine reserves spread around the North, the South Island, and neighbouring islands, and on outlying island groups. They are governed by the Marine Reserves Act 1971 and administered by the Department of Conservation with assistance from the Ministry of Fisheries, New Zealand Customs and the New Zealand Defence Forces.
Goat Island Marine Reserve
Image: Akaroa Harbour entrance, Canterbury, New Zealand, 22nd. Nov. 2010 Flickr Phillip C
Image: Auckland Island, looking north towards Deas Head, Rose and Enderby Islands
Image: Goat Island panoramio
Te Matuku Marine Reserve
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Te Matuku Marine Reserve is a marine reserve administered by the New Zealand Department of Conservation. It includes Te Matuku Bay, one of the largest and least disturbed estuaries on Waiheke Island, as well as a surrounding area of sea. It covers an area of 690 ha and was established in 2003.
Te Matuku Marine Reserve includes the southern-most bay and the surrounding area of sea