Taputeranga Marine Reserve

Taputeranga Marine Reserve
A rainbow over Tapu Te Ranga Motu.
Map of New Zealand showing the location of the reserve.
Location New Zealand
Nearest city Wellington
Coordinates 41°21′11″S 174°45′48″E / 41.353167°S 174.76337°E / -41.353167; 174.76337
Area 854 ha
Established 2008
Governing body Department of Conservation

Taputeranga Marine Reserve is a legally protected area of sea and coast along the southern edge of Wellington, in New Zealand. It was officially opened in September 2008.[1] The reserve covers 854 hectares (2,110 acres) and includes all foreshore up to mean high water spring.

Tapu Te Ranga Motu

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