The Green Party is today welcoming the Government's announcement that there will be six new marine reserves on the South East Otago coast. "This is a wonderful step forward and shows what can happen when the government, community and iwi work together for the health of the moana. We particularly acknowledge Kāi Tahu for their leadership and role as kaitiaki of this coastline and in managing the new marine reserves," says Green Party oceans and fisheries spokesperson Eugenie Sage. "The Greens also acknowledge the massive mahi of the South-East Marine Protection Forum which recommended this network of marine reserves.

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