Submission for this proposal CLOSED 31 July 2003


Printable submissions for people who cannot get online
at www.option4.co.nz/alerts/questionaire.pdf (268Kb)
a copy of the map at www.option4.co.nz/alerts/map.pdf (112Kb)

New Developments

1. DoC answers option4's questions regarding Great Barrier. Dec 2003 www.option4.co.nz/acbr1203.htm
   
2. option4 ask DoC who and what is a local when considering a marine reserve. Dec 2003 www.option4.co.nz/acba1203.htm
   
3. The Department of Conservation (DoC) release the long awaited summary of submissions to their marine reserve proposal – November 2003
   www.option4.co.nz/gbissumy.pdf (PDF, 398K)
   
4. The full submissions from the public on the Barrier proposal (spreadsheet) – November 2003
   www.option4.co.nz/gbisfull.pdf (PDF, 552K)
   
5. DoC update on the Great Barrier Island marine reserve proposal – 11 November 2003
   www.option4.co.nz/gbiu1103.htm
   
6. DoC still claiming ‘ a core of support' for their marine reserve proposal at the Barrier – 11 November 2003
   www.option4.co.nz/gbipr1103.htm

Background Information

1. The proposal document from Department of Conservation for the marine reserve on the northeast coast of Great Barrier Island
   www.option4.co.nz/gbiproposal.htm
   
   
2. The proposal document in pdf format to download
   www.doc.govt.nz/pdfs/auckland/Great-Barrier-Is-Marine-Res-Proposal.pdf (577Kb )
   
   
3. The proposal document (as above) with option4 dissection, definitely worth reading before you submit to this proposal
   www.option4.co.nz/gbirebuttal.htm
   
   
4. Auckland City Council submission to the GBI proposal. Definitely worth reading. ACC are encouraging DoC to seek more control over fisheries management within the Hauraki Gulf
   www.option4.co.nz/gbisacc703.htm
   
   
5. Meeting Report - Tamaki Drive Drop In meeting held on Tuesday 15th July
   www.option4.co.nz/gbidi1507.htm
   
   
6. Meeting Report - North Head Drop In meeting held on Wednesday 9th July
   www.option4.co.nz/gbidi0907.htm
   
   
7. The GBI proposal is discussed at length in the public forum of the ACB meeting in June 2003
   www.option4.co.nz/acbm0603.htm
   
   
8. 26/6/03 - option4 statement to Auckland Conservation Board regards public
   consultation for Great Barrier marine reserve proposal
   www.option4.co.nz/acb23603.htm
   
9. Leigh Fishermen's Association discuss concerns over the GBI proposal with the Auckland COnservation Board on June 26 2003. www.option4.co.nz/gbiacblfa.htm
   
10. Meeting Report – Meeting with Auckland Regional Council to discuss the Great Barrier and Tawharanui marine reserve proposals 24 June 2003.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbiarc0603.htm
    
    
11. The Auckland Conservator discusses “misinformation” during the ACB meeting in June 2003.
    www.option4.co.nz/acbm0603.htm
    
    
12. Auckland Conservation Boards marine sub-committee reports on making a submission to this proposal June 2003.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbiacbmsubc.htm
    
    
13. Report to the ACB on the Great Barrier marine reserve hui February 2003.
    www.option4.co.nz/acbm0203.htm
    
    
14. Keith Ingram has delivered a superb submission for the Recreational Fishing Council. HIGHLY recommended reading.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbirfcsub.htm
    
    
15. The submission from the Rock Lobster Industry Council to DoC. This a MUST READ document. An excellent perspective on the Barrier proposal.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbirlic.htm
    
    
16. Meeting Report – Port Fitzroy public meeting to discuss the Great Barrier marine reserve proposal 10th May 2003
    www.option4.co.nz/gbifitzroy.htm
    
    
17. Meeting Report – Claris public meeting to discuss the Great Barrier marine reserve proposal 17th May 2003
    www.option4.co.nz/gbiclaris.htm
    
    
18. Meeting Report – Tryphena public meeting to discuss the Great Barrier marine reserve proposal 18th May 2003
    www.option4.co.nz/gbitryphena.htm
    
    
19. Meeting Report – Lainghom public meeting to discuss the Great Barrier marine reserve proposal 26th May 2003
    www.option4.co.nz/gbilaingholm.htm
    
    
20. Trish Rea addresses the Auckland Conservation Board meeting on 26th June about the growing concern about marine reserves.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbiacbtr.htm
    
    
21. An article from the New Zealand Herald 28th June 2003 by Geoff Cumming
    www.option4.co.nz/gbicumming.htm
    
    
22. Frequently asked questions about the proposal for the Barrier with answers and quotes from DoC staff.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbifaq.htm
    
    
23. Meeting Report - John Mellars address to the Great Barrier Island Community Board meeting held on 7th June 2003.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbircbd.htm
    
    
24. A very interesting address to the same meeting of the Great Barrier Island Community Board by Kevin Burke, resident and editor of the Barrier Bulletin.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbikevin.htm
    
    
25. A letter written by Trish Rea of option4 to the editor of the Barrier Bulletin, 11th June 2003.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbitrish.htm
    
    
26. Relevant questions and quotes recorded during a meeting between DoC and option4 28th May 2003.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbidoc.htm
    
    
27. The Conservation Management Strategy, Auckland Conservancy (DoC) 1995-2005. Objective – to create a network of up to 20 marine protected areas in Auckland area by 2005. The BIG Plan.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbiacms.htm
    
    
28. Auckland City Council planner recommends an integrated and more equitable approach to marine reserves in the Hauraki Gulf. A worthwhile goal.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbiacc.htm
    
    
29. Analysis of the submissions to the 1991 marine reserve proposal for Great Barrier Island.
    www.option4.co.nz/gbianay91.htm
    
    
30. Points of interest from the 1991 analysis of submissions to the reserve proposal
    www.option4.co.nz/gbipoi91.htm
    
    
31. Marine Reserves (in general) – Frequently Asked Questions as prepared by Dr Floor Anthoni
    https://www.seafriends.org.nz/issues/cons/faq.htm