Marine Management Act 2014 (No. 59).

The purpose of this Act, consisting of 2 Parts and seven Schedules, is to: (a) recognise the local, national, and international importance of the coast and sea around Kaikōura (Te Tai o Marokura) as a consequence of its unique coastal and marine environment and distinctive biological diversity and cultural heritage: (b) provide measures to assist the preservation, protection, and sustainable and integrated management of the coastal and marine environment and biological diversity of Te Tai o Marokura: (c) acknowledge the importance of kaitiakitanga and local leadership: (d) establish an advisory committee to provide advice regarding biosecurity, conservation, and fisheries matters within a marine management area: (e) establish, within Te Tai o Marokura,— (i) a marine reserve: (ii) a whale sanctuary: (iii) a New Zealand fur seal sanctuary: (iv) various mātaitai reserves and taiāpure-local fisheries: (f) amend the Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 2013 to provide specific regulation of amateur fishing in the marine management area.