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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?

Marine reserves are created for protecting sea creaches and not taking them from the sea. 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"?

4) Who protects the marine reserves and why? How do they protect it? The police and the D.O.C protects the marine reservse doc means department of conservation.Theres hidden cameras in bushes trees on hills and some in posted.Thats how the police or the doc knows if some people are stiling from the ocean.

5) What are the rules about using a marine reserve, taking things from it, and using it? you can swim there and dive but your not allowed take eney think thats living.

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