Hon KIRITAPU ALLAN (Minister of Conservation): On 17 November, I announced that a marine mammal sanctuary will be established in Te Pēwhairangi, the Bay of Islands, coming into effect on 15 December. The sanctuary has been established after a public consultation process and aims to not only reverse the decline in the numbers of bottlenose dolphins in the area, but better protect visiting orcas and fur seals as well. By designating this area as sanctuary, we are creating an environment where the human/animal interaction coexists rather than disrupts while also protecting an amazing taonga for future generations.