Hon DAVID PARKER (Minister for Oceans and Fisheries): This morning, Dr Ayesha Verrall, as Acting Minister of Conservation, and I launched the Government's plan to revitalise the Hauraki Gulf. This delivers on an election promise. The Hauraki Gulf is our busiest marine environment. It includes the Auckland port and its beaches. It's popular for boating and fishing. It's home to an important inshore fishery and aquaculture, as well as a vast array of biodiversity. Human activity, both on land and at sea, has placed pressure on the gulf, and we need to take action to ensure it can be enjoyed by current and future generations. The strategy actions will work alongside the essential water programme in respect of sediment issues. Sustained action in the gulf is necessary to ensure that its environmental, cultural, and economic benefits can continue to be enjoyed by future generations.