We Say, You Say: Hauraki Gulf
Hi Auckland,
Do you think the Hauraki Gulf needs more marine protection?
The Environmental Defence Society has called for the strengthening of the legislation governing the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park due to a lack of protection that the act currently provides.
The report outlines a recommendation for Auckland Council to treat marine protection in association with land use planning. An earlier report revealed that crayfish in the Hauraki Gulf are functionally extinct and snapper stocks are 20 per cent less than what they used to be. At present, only half a per cent of the gulf is a protected area and members of the Department of Conservation, Fisheries NZ and iwi all agree that this should be increased to 30%. There is currently no timeline on such an increase.
Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the coversations section of your community paper.
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Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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40.6% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.5% No, I enjoy it
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
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