Matt Watson’s painful epiphany that changed the course of his career - and what he’d do to overhaul New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry
Sep 14, 2025
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Today’s guest is probably the most famous fisherman in all of Aotearoa.
Matt Watson only ever wanted to fish, and the kid who used to drag his dinghy up a steep boat ramp for the hour-long walk home has turned his passion into a remarkable career.
Matt is such a brilliant storyteller that you’ll be hooked on this one (see what I did there). But truly - what a guy!