This paper investigates whether policy and governance reforms for transforming the Squid industry, especially those related to redistribution of fishing rights and improved conditions of employment, have impacted positively on the crewmembers. Governance has two key elements; firstly, in the absence of government or lack of capacity to enforce legislation...
With a value of NZ$ 85 million the seasonal squid fishery represents one of
New Zealands main export earners. The majority of catch is taken by trawl
from the Auckland Islands, 350 km south of New Zealand, which coincides
with the main breeding and foraging range of the rare Hookers...