Sustainable inshore fishing model designed for sharing
Smith hopes someone will grab the opportunity to get on board with their own courier service designed to transport fish, supporting more jobs for regional communities.
The two ‘‘pods’’ are just beginning, as he has sought funding for ‘‘pods’’ throughout New Zealand.
‘‘I asked for 10 but got two. They wanted to see if we could walk before we could run. Ten will solve the problem of access to kaimoana in New Zealand.’’
Just prior to Covid19, Smith set up the Gravity Fishing Experience, a food and fishing tourism venture based off Stewart Island.
It has enabled him to work on his ‘‘pod’’ project while also using his passion to educate more people about sustainable fishing through the fishing experiences.