Furthermore, the entire coastline of the island has been declared a marine sanctuary, preserving local fish life.

So he began campaigning to have his homeland declared a sanctuary and, in 1972, he won.

Waipoua forest was declared a sanctuary in 1952 to stop logging operations.

The forest was declared a sanctuary in 1952.

It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971.

It also contains a botanical garden and part of it has been declared a sanctuary.

Considering the ecological significance of the area, it was declared a sanctuary in 1983.

It was declared a sanctuary in 1941 for protection of the great variety flora and fauna.

It was declared a sanctuary in 1977 but raised to the status of National park in 1983.

The area has been declared a sanctuary for migrating birds.