Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1977 (No. 28). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 1977 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source GP Legislation Collection, WWW. Long titleAn Act to make provision with respect to the territorial sea of New Zealand; and to establish an exclusive economic zone of New Zealand adjacent to the territorial sea, and in the exercise of the sovereign rights of New Zealand to make provision for the exploration and exploitation, and conservation and management, of the resources of the zone; and for matters connected with those purposes. Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Total allowable catch Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Marine fisheries Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Territorial sea Sovereignty Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes Various dates, please see section 1. Abstract Part I of the Act defines the territorial sea of New Zealand. Full text English