The New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen, "The Fed", is a national body that represents the interests of owner-operator commercial fishermen in New Zealand. The Federation represents members' interests at national, regional and local association levels and, where appropriate, on an individual basis. Members have been at the forefront of promoting the 'New Zealandisation' of the New Zealand Fishing Industry and as such they have increasingly invested in larger and more modern vessels which have assisted in providing more jobs for New Zealanders both afloat and ashore.
The New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen (Inc) is an Incorporated Society (under the Incorporated Societies Act) and is a Federation of Associations of fishermen who, by their affiliation, support the national body.