The Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve is a protected area in the North Island of New Zealand. It was established in 2006 and measures over two sites. The students and faculty of the nearby Kamo High School played an important role in establishing this reserve.Warne, Kennedy. "Blue haven: New Zealand marine reserves are a model for the world." National Geographic Magazine. April 2007. Archived
The reserve is governed by the Marine Reserves Act 1971 and is administered by the Department of Conservation. It was announced at an event held at Kamo High School in 2006 by Minister of Conservation Chris Carter.
See also Marine reserves of New Zealand
References
External links Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve at the Department of Conservation Maps of the reserve