Background Information |
NZUA respond to TAG and ignore the request for more information. They advise how they intend to manipulate the submission analysis outcome.
Note: A response from TAG will be posted here ASAP. |
8 Sep 03

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TAG write another letter to NZUA requesting a more complete budget and analysis of submissions. |
22 Aug 03

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TAG respond to NZUA's budget and request a more complete document |
4 Jul 03

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Address to the Auckland Conservation Board regarding the ad hoc approach to marine protection including Tiritiri June 2003. |
26 Jun 03

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NZUA provide a budget for the marine reserve proposal 3 months after the original request. A poor attempt to explain the expenditure of public fund. |
25 Jun 03

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TAG respond to NZUA's call to use Sir Peter Blake's name for their proposal. |
19 Jun 03

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Media release from NZUA. A cynical attempt at gaining support for their marine reserve proposal. |
16 Jun 03

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option4 address the Auckland Conservation Board at their meeting held at Arataki Visitors Centre in the Waitakere Ranges. |
14 May 03

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The ACB minutes and record of the Arataki meeting including the presentation by the Tiri Action Group. |
14 May 03

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They Mayor of Rodney District Council supports the Tiri Action Group at their April meeting. |
10 Apr 03

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Tiri Action Group (TAG) submission to NZUA on their marine reserve proposal for Tiritiri Matangi. |
31 Mar 03

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Auckland Conservation Board submission on the Tiritiri Matangi marine reserve proposal from NZ Underwater. |
31 Mar 03

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Ngati Whatua's submission to the Tiritiri Matangi marine reserve proposal by NZUA. |
28 Mar 03
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The Draft Proposal for Public Discussion. This may be read online at the New Zealand Underwater site and then go to their Environmental section. |
Mar 2003

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Golden Years Society Submission to NZUA proposal.
A well written submission with a particular emphasis on the sewerage discharge aspect of the proposed area. |
Mar 2003

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Auckland Conservation Board discuss the proposal from NZUA for a marine reserve at Tiritiri Matangi. |
27 Feb 03

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Les Sharman representing Hibiscus Sea Rescue Trust presents very valid safety concerns to the Enviromental committee of Rodney District Council. |
27 Feb 03

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The online submission form to comment on the Tiritiri Matangi marine reserve proposal available here... |
23 Feb 03

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option4 Alert #3 sent to the database informing them of the process and asking people to submit. |
23 Feb 03

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Tiri Action Group media release discussing the proposal for a marine reserve at the end of Whangaparaoa Peninsula. |
14 Feb 03

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The Tiri Action Group write to NZUA asking for an extension to the submission deadline for their marine reserve proposal. |
10 Feb 03

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Tangata whenua statement. Jane West of Ngati Whatua makes it quite clear how tangata whenua believe this proposal should be addressed. |
4 Feb 03

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Analysis of process to date. TAG have compiled a timeline of events. |
Feb 2003

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Sam Mossman offers insight and poses questions. Sam, a respected long time writer gets right to the heart of the issues. |
Feb 2003

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Tiritiri Action Group objection form
Link to a printable submission form on another website. |
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Marine Conservation – This site has a wealth of information totally relevant to this proposal. https://www.seafriends.org.nz/issues/cons/marine.htm |
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NZRFC, NNZBGFC and MTA Submissions to the Review of the Marine Reserve Act. These offer real depth to the debate. |
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Forest and Bird letter to their Committees regards the Tiritiri Marine Reserve proposal from New Zealand Underwater Association. This letter discusses Marine Reserves as fisheries management tools. |
22 Jan 03

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NZU survey 336 people in 2002 asking questions about a marine reserve at Tiritiri Matangi |
2002

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Marine reserves are not working - why hurry?
An excellent article by Dr Floor Anthoni, director of Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Centre in Leigh. |
30 Jan 01

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