Marine Mammals Protection Act

The Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand in 1978. It is administered by the Department of Conservation.

Royal assent20 October 1978

Commenced1 January 1979

Quick facts New Zealand Parliament, Royal assent ...

Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978
New Zealand Parliament
Long title An Act to make provision for the protection, conservation, and management of marine mammals within New Zealand and within New Zealand fisheries waters
Royal assent	20 October 1978
Commenced	1 January 1979
Status: Current legislation

Close

The environmental organisation Project Jonah gave the major impetus for the government to create the Act.^[1]