Two people working on a Tora Collective boat. Photo: RNZ/Dom Thomas
The fishing industry has got a bad rap in recent years. Documentaries like Seaspiracy have highlighted problems like overfishing and environmental devastation, which have led to some swearing off seafood all together. Tora Collective on Wairarapa's south coast couldn't be further from the the industrial fishing model of mass dredging and distribution. Crayfish, Paua and Kina are hand-caught by Troy Bramley and Claire Edwards on a seasonal basis and sent directly to the consumer. And it's paying off - their efforts recently won them an Outstanding NZ Food Awards where they bet some major fishing companies. They speak to Kathryn about why it's time for a sea change for the industry.
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