New Zealand is famous for the beauty of its land and pristine waters. Its cool environment and dramatic unspoiled coastline provides a fishery haven abundant with high quality seafood.

New Zealanders' value their environment and lead the world in many areas of environmental conservation including fisheries management.

Access to New Zealand's fishing resources is protected by a 1986 Act of Parliament. The sophisticated Quota Management System controls the harvesting of the natural fish resources to sustain the resources for future generations of New Zealanders. This long term care of our fisheries also guarantees the sharing of this quality with the world.