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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? A marine reserve is an area of the ocean and shore that is protected. All the living things within the marine reserve area are protected, including their homes in the rocks, sand and coral. 2) When were marine reserves first created in Aotearoa and how many are there now? NewNew 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 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 3) What are some interesting facts about our marine reserve " Te Tapuwae O Rongo Kako"? The reserve lies on the East Coast of the North Island, approximately 16km north of Gisborne. It can be reached via State Highway 35, with public access at Pouawa. Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve protects a piece of the coastline of approximately 2450 hectares. The reserve is special in that it contains eight marine habitat types, including inshore reef, rocky intertidal platforms and sediment flats, that are representative of the marine area between East Cape and Mahia Peninsula.

4) Who protects the marine reserve and why? how do they protect it? The reserve lies on the Eaest Coast of the North Island, approximately 16km north of Gisborne. It can be reached via State Highway 35, with public access at Pouawa. Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve protects a piece of the coastline of approximately 2450 hectares. The reserve is special in that it contains eight marine habitat types, including inshore reef, rocky intertidal platforms and sediment flats, that are representative of the marine area between East Cape and Mahia Peninsula. tects 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?

6) What is the Ngati Konohi story about the name "Te Tapuwae O Rongo-Kako"