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Hauraki Gulf in Crisis but Hope Rises | Auckland News
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The Hauraki Gulf is under siege — extreme weather, polluted runoff from 2,300 leaks, and rampant coastal development are crushing its fragile ecosystems. Yet, hope flickers on the islands: saddlebacks and stitchbirds are thriving thanks to community-led pest-free projects. Still, bottom trawling and overfishing are decimating crayfish, scallops, and kelp forests. Experts warn that without urgent, coordinated action from government and regional leaders, local efforts alone won’t reverse the tide — the gulf’s survival depends on scaled-up, unified intervention.
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