The Resource Centre is an extensive library of documents, data and links relevant to fisheries management and Rescue Fish. Browse using the links below, and click the triangle button to explore subsections.
The Māori Fisheries Act was enacted to make better provision for the recognition of Māori commercial fishing rights as agreed in the Deed of Settlement and as outlined in the Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settlement Act 1992.
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Te Papa project. Summary of the evolution of Maori fishing rights, from the late 1800s to the present day. This fisheries summary is part of the broader Treaty2U project discussing the Treaty of Waitangi, various claims made against the Crown, and Te reo Māori. Te Papa Museum. 2010.
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Article in Environment Guide. Brief discussion of the history of Māori fishing, commercial fishing and the Treaty of Waitangi settlement. 2017.
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Research into the marine economy estimates the Māori economy could be worth up to $50 billion, with much of this value coming from a growing Māori marine economy. Dr Jason Mika identifies five key concepts that will help the Māori marine economy grow and diversify. 6 December 2018.
Open Link >Publicly available documents related to historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements can be viewed and downloaded here, from the Government website.
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The Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settlement Act gives effect to the settlement of claims relating to Māori fishing rights. It is also an Act to better provide for Māori non-commercial customary fishing rights and interests, and so Māori can participate in the management and conservation of New Zealand’s fisheries.
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