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.
Value of exports. Seafood vs wine. Free on Board (FOB). In New Zealand dollars. Indexed to CPI inflation. Source: Statistics New Zealand. Fish exports are not growing. Commercial fishing’s contribution to the total New Zealand economy is small. Its share of total GDP has increased, but from a very low base.
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This 2001 report estimates the value of New Zealand’s clean green image on the export trade. It aims to quantify which particular exports benefit from positive perceptions about New Zealand’s environment. The report focuses on three export areas: dairy, inbound tourism and organic produce. Follow the link to download the full report.
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Sanford Limited’s Annual Report for 2017. Issued on 15 November 2017.
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The volume of finfish exported for the year to December 2018. This includes a breakdown of live, chilled, and frozen weights, per species. Visit www.seafoodnz.org and click on publications – export information if you wish to delve further into annual data.
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An economic analysis of the New Zealand seafood industry by Coriolis Research. This report draws conclusions on potential industry strategic directions and highlights opportunities for future investment. October 2011. Report for the Ministry of Fisheries and other government departments. This report forms part of the wider Food & Beverage Information Project and will be updated […]
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Analysis of the economic contribution of commercial fishing, excluding aquaculture, to the New Zealand economy. This report was commissioned by Fisheries Inshore New Zealand Limited (FINZ). Report published in August 2017. FINZ is an organisation established by quota owners, annual catch entitlement (ACE) holders and commercial fishers to facilitate these groups working together to advocate […]
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Westpac report the fishing, aquaculture and seafood sector is experiencing falling employment, lacklustre long-term export revenue growth, and increasing challenges over fish allocations. There is strong growth potential in new techniques such as Precision Seafood Harvesting and value add. The social licence to operate is under scrutiny and more needs to be done to show […]
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