Motu Manawa-Pollen Island Marine Reserve

Mōtū Manawa-Pollen Island Marine Reserve

Located in the Auckland region

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Introduction

The Mōtū Manawa-Pollen Island Marine Reserve protects 500 hectares of the inner reaches of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour.

The marine reserve was established in 1995 and is 500 hectares. 

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Protect our marine reserves
  • No fishing of any kind.
  • Don't take or kill marine life.
  • Don't remove or disturb any marine life or materials.
  • Don't feed fish - it disturbs their natural behaviour.
  • Take care when anchoring to avoid damaging the sea floor.