Collaborative Governance in Protected Areas: Lessons from Goat Island Marine Reserve, New Zealand
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https://doi.org/10.18666/JPRA-2025-12932Keywords:
Stakeholder collaboration, co-governance, protected areas, tourism, Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve (Goat Island Marine Reserve)Abstract
This article examines governance in protected areas and the role of stakeholder collaboration in conservation and tourism. It evaluates a government-led governance model, presenting findings from qualitative research and a case study analysis of the Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve (Goat Island Marine Reserve), New Zealand’s first marine reserve. Recognized for its ecological importance and its role as a hub for marine research, the reserve is analyzed through a governance lens. The study explores stakeholder dynamics and collaborative efforts, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder collaboration and community engagement in protected areas. The research investigates the characteristics of the governance system, factors influencing stakeholder participation, collaboration, and partnerships, as well as opportunities for improving governance. It highlights the multifaceted contributions of research institutions, visitor centers, and tour operators to conservation and tourism governance. Findings reveal deficiencies in stakeholder collaboration, marked by notable gaps in leadership, strategic vision, and coordinated direction, particularly within governmental structures. The study identifies key prerequisites and offers recommendations for enhancing governance. A central proposal is the establishment of a Goat Island Marine Reserve Governance Council, which would operate under a co-governance. This approach would grant stakeholders equal standing and authority to collectively guide the future of the reserve, representing a pivotal step forward.
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