Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone and Exclusive Economic Zone Act, 1977 (No 28). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 1977 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision with respect to the territorial sea and the contiguous zone 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 Sea Keyword Basic legislation 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 This Act enters into force on a date to be appointed by the Governor-general by Order in Council, except for section 29 which shall enter into force on the passing of this Act. Abstract This Act, consisting of 3 Parts and one Schedule, provides that the territorial sea of New Zealand is the area of sea extending to 12 nautical miles from the baseline specified in the Act. It also provides that the area of sea extending from the outer limits of the territorial sea to a distance of 12 nautical miles is the contiguous zone of New Zealand. The area of sea extending from the outer limits of the territorial sea to a distance of 200 nautical miles from the baseline specified in the Act (including the contiguous zone), is the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of New Zealand. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz References - Legislation Implemented by Exclusive Economic Zone (Foreign Fishing Craft) Regulations 1978 Amendment No. 1. Legislation | New Zealand | 1979 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing vessel Source: FAO, FAOLEX Exclusive Economic Zone (Foreign Fishing Craft) Regulations 1978. Legislation | New Zealand | 1978 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Access right, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Exclusive Economic Zone (Licence Fees for Foreign Fishing Craft) Regulations 1983. Legislation | New Zealand | 1983 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing charge, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone, and Exclusive Economic Zone (Australia) Order 2005. Legislation | New Zealand | 2005 (2007) Keyword: EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Exclusive Economic Zone (Foreign Fishing Craft) Regulations 1978 Amendment No. 4 (S.I. No. 263 of 1988). Legislation | New Zealand | 1988 Keyword: Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Migratory species, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone, and Exclusive Economic Zone Amendment Act, 2000. Legislation | New Zealand | 2000 Keyword: EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Foreshore and Seabed Act, 2004. Legislation | New Zealand | 2004 (2009) Keyword: Land tenure, Public land, Ownership, Coastal zone management, Indigenous peoples, Marine area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Act 1996 (No. 88 of 1996). Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2021) Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Landing, Dispute settlement, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Institution, Inspection, Mariculture, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Amendment Act 1996 (No. 74). Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Amendment Act 1980 (No. 146). Legislation | New Zealand | 1981 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing charge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Amendment Act 1985 (No. 192). Legislation | New Zealand | 1985 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX