Purpose and format of the hui

The purpose of this hui is to explore a practical question: what does “good” look like for Aotearoa’s seafood system - now and into the future - given the pressures and opportunities shaping the sector. 

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The day will be framed by key perspectives from different parts of the seafood system. A range of realities and ambitions will be introduced, before shifting to facilitated, off‑the‑record conversations. The hui is designed to bring diverse voices together, to identify and develop actions.

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The facilitator’s role is to hold a whole‑of‑system lens and a deliberate “yes, and” mindset, helping attendees build on each other’s thinking rather than defending positions. 

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Why now? 

Timing matters in the complex seafood system. Depending on who you talk to or listen to, the system is facing increased environmental pressures, social expectations and regulatory change; market signals are diverse and volatile; and, the system is becoming less resilient. Many organisations are grappling with similar questions about the system in parallel, often in isolation. 

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The Seafood Impact Exchange creates an opportunity to pause, think critically together, and begin developing a shared understanding of the direction and dynamics of the system, not just its challenges. When ‘good’ is defined, key actions can be identified and developed to achieve this state.