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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A Marine mammal sanctuary in waters around the Bay of Islands will come into effect mid-December

    A Marine mammal sanctuary in waters around the Bay of Islands will come into effect mid-December


    People will have to keep a 300-metre distance from all marine mammals.

    Boat speeds will be limited to five-knots in two marine mammal safe zones -- with no specific restrictions on fishing.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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