Kiwi Yarns
Kiwi Yarns
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Matt Watson on New Zealand’s Shameful Bottom Trawling Reputation
1 hour 28 minutes Posted Aug 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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This week we're bringing back a favourite episode from 2025. In light of legendary fisherman Matt Watson's huge impact on protecting our oceans over the past year, this yarn is more relevant than ever.
Matt shares his journey from childhood dinghies to wild TV stunts, and his crucial message about marine conservation. He opens up about the brutal reality of bottom trawling, the hidden truth behind commercial fishing, and the painful roofing accident that sparked his entire career shift.
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