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New Zealand Establishes First Māori Co-Managed Marine Reserves Along Otago Coast

Happy Eco News New Zealand Establishes First Māori Co-Managed Marine Reserves Along Otago Coast Five Māori co-managed marine reserves took effect on July 1, 2026, along New Zealand's Otago coast, protecting 308 square kilometers through a historic Kāi Tahu–Department of...

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