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Kiaora Tamariki! We are going to do some research into the questions we wanted to answer about Marine Reserves in order to have some good knowledge when we go on our Hikoi on Friday. To help you answer the questions here are 2 good websites for you to visit to find good information. [] and [] To go to these sites simply click on them and you will be taken there! There are also a couple of books and brochures to have a look at that will be helpful.

So what do you have to do? Answer the following questions by writing your answers below each one. Answer with as much information as you can from your research. Don't forget to save your Mahi every 10 minutes to save losing it! Cool - off you go! 1) What are marine reserves created for?

2) When were marine reserves first created in Aotearoa and how many are there now? New Zealand’s first marine reserve (Cape Rodney – Okakari Point Marine Reserve) was established in 1975 and was one of the world’s first no-take marine reserves. There are now over 30 marine reserves established in New Zealand waters. 3) What are some interesting facts about our marine reserve " Te Tapuwae O Rongo Kako"? Every one of our marine reserves, and there are more than 25 of them, preserves an area that is valuable because it’s typical, unique or extremely beautiful. For example, Fiordland’s marine reserves protect the world's largest black coral trees - some over 300 years old.

4) Who protects the marine reserves and why? How do they protect it?

5) What are the rules about using a marine reserve, taking things from it, and using it? Don't fish or remove, damage, or disturb ANY marine life; damage the sea bed or interfere with any rock formation. Don't take Crayfish and Paua Starfish.

6) What is the Ngati Konohi story about the name "Te Tapuwae O Rongo-Kako" a giant who could stride enormous distances. His origins are unclear. Some say he was the father of the famous Tamatea and came from Hawaiki in the Takitimu canoe.The footprint of Rongokako (Te tapuwae o Rongokako),