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A few dolphin fins jut out of the sea infront of a lush island.

Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary

Located in the Northland region

Introduction

Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary is a popular place for boats and other water activities.

The Bay of Islands is declared as a Marine Mammal Sanctuary under the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978. This was gazetted on 17 November 2021 by the Minister of Conservation and came into effect on 15 December 2021.

Read the full gazette notice.