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Taputeranga Marine Reserve

The Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve Trust was formed to foster understanding and appreciation of the marine reserve and Wellington’s marine environment, to support the Department of Conservation monitor, manage and protect the full range of the Marine Reserve’s benefits and ecosystems and to give the community a voice and involvement in its stewardship.

The Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve Trust has asked political parties five questions about their positions on Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment. Explore the ful breakdown here.

We also asked local candidates about the issues facing our marine environment, the actions they would prioritise, how they would work with others to protect and restore our coast and ocean, and their personal commitments to marine conservation.
Read the local candidates’ responses here.

Since the catastrophic failure of Wellington’s sewage treatment plant at Moa Point on the 4th February 2026, 70 million litres of raw and untreated sewage are discharged into Wellington’s South Coast every day. READ MORE here.

The Trust is fundraising to celebrate 20 years of Taputeranga Marine Reserve in 2028. Please get in touch if you want to sponsor or host an event.
Donation details can be found here.