Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025

Permits, enforcement, and regulations for protected areas - Monitoring and enforcement - Infringement offences

57: Who may issue infringement notices

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"Who can give out infringement notices under the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act?"

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The Director-General can authorise a ranger to issue infringement notices. You need to know that the Director-General does this in writing. The ranger can then issue notices under the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025.

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This page was last updated on 28 October 2025

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56: Proceedings for infringement offences, or

"What happens if you break the marine protection rules"

58: When infringement notice may be issued, or

"When you can get a fine for breaking the marine protection rules"

Part 3Permits, enforcement, and regulations for protected areas
Monitoring and enforcement: Infringement offences

57Who may issue infringement notices

The Director-General may, in writing, authorise a ranger to issue infringement notices under this Act.