Maori Fisheries Act 2004 (No. 78 of 2004). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Institution Traditional rights/customary rights International agreement-implementation Research Special fund Geographical area Oceania Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 26 September 2004. Abstract The purposes of this Act are: to provide for the development of the collective and individual interests of iwi in fisheries, fishing, and fisheries related activities for the benefit of all Maori; and to establish a framework for the allocation and management of settlement assets. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz References - Legislation Repeals Maori Fisheries Act (No. 159 of 1989). Legislation | New Zealand | 1989 (1991) Keyword: Institution, Traditional rights/customary rights, Research, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX