Tūranganui-a-Kiwa / Poverty Bay is the marquee boat fishery for the Gisborne region, a large, open bay on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. The bay's waters and seafloor feature a mix of inshore reefs, sand patches, and historically significant underwater structures, providing diverse habitats for a range of popular saltwater species. The area holds significant cultural heritage, with marker reefs designating traditional iwi and hapū tribal boundaries and fishing grounds. Navigation and access are governed by specific local bylaws, and the bay's bathymetry has been professionally surveyed, revealing detailed seafloor features.