Space for Fish: Windfall Pay Off for Maori's
NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand government has promised to pay the sum of NZ$100m to Maori settlers for the commercial aquaculture use of their native space.

Greens Fish for Support on Act Amendment
NEW ZEALAND - Greenpeace has called upon New Zealand's MPs to back the Green party's Fisheries Act amendment which will be debated in Parliament today.

Invasion: Northland Preempt Marine Issues
NEW ZEALAND - As Northland's boating season approaches the local council has announce that it is keen to talk to boaties in order to preempt the danger of they may bring to the waters.

Bill to Boost Aquaculture Development in NZ
NEW ZEALAND - Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has welcomed the passage of the Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill which is aimed at improving the operation and development of the aquaculture industry in New Zealand.

Aquaculture NZ Applauds Sewage Scheme
NEW ZEALAND - The decision by the Far North District Council to construct a sewage scheme that takes account of the needs of the Bay of Islands is both pragmatic and timely says Aquaculture New Zealand.

Anderton Sinks National Fish Policy
NEW ZEALAND - Phil Heatley needs to get out more and take the full view of the fishing and aquaculture sector rather than just run with the prejudices of a few fishing businessmen, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today.

Sink or Swim? National Launch Aquaculture Policy
NEW ZEALAND - National announced their aquaculture and fisheries policy announced today, which they say will give it the boost it needs to fulfil its billion-dollar potential.

NZ: $10 Million Seafood and Aquaculture Centre
NEW ZEALAND - Plans for a $10 million seafood, aquaculture and research centre near Nelson were unveiled yesterday.

Aquaculture NZ Supports Coastal Principles
NEW ZEALAND - Aquaculture New Zealand supports coastal principles for all, not restrictions for most.

Fast Forward Initiative Slowing to a Halt
NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand's Fast Forward scheme, which promised to delve into the science behind the country's struggling agriculture and aquaculture industries, may soon be scrapped.

Go-ahead for Research Expansion
NEW ZEALAND - A major research project led by Nelson’s Cawthron Institute is expected to transform New Zealand's aquaculture industry with new high-value shellfish species and dramatically improved growing conditions to allow a much-extended harvest ...

No Benefit for Maori from Aquaculture Settlement
NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Parliament's Primary Production Select Committee has highlighted problems with the Government's commercial aquaculture settlement with Maori.

NZ Aquaculture Bill Brings Troubled Waters
NEW ZEALAND - Threats of a decade of litigation over fishing laws were made at a select committee hearing today.

NZ: Net Cast on Fish Farming in Firth of Thames
NEW ZEALAND - The net is being cast to see if fish farming can be introduced in the Firth of Thames, but a number of regional councillors say it could do more harm than good.

Opposition Mounts to Hydro Scheme
NEW ZEALAND - Final approval for a planned NZ$280 million hydro scheme for the Wairau River has been met with a volley of criticism and the matter issue is now expected to go to the Environment Court.

Maoris Back Aquaculture Bill
NEW ZEALAND - A bill amending aquaculture legislation in New Zealand has received the backing of the Maori Party.

Oyster Farm for Kaipara
NEW ZEALAND - Work has started on New Zealand’s largest oyster farm in Kaipara Harbour.

Old Fish Farm Proposal, Fresh Fears
NEW ZEALAND - Concerns over the possibility of a 29 hectare fin fish farm being established in Whangaroa Harbour have prompted fresh calls for a ban on new marine farms in the harbour.

Opposition Holds Fire on Aquaculture Policies
NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand National Party has said it will not be announcing its aquaculture policies until nearer the time of the general election.

Aquaculture Legislation to Help Industry Development
NEW ZEALAND - Two bills amending aquaculture legislation to confirm the original intent of aquaculture law reform and help the industry develop in New Zealand were introduced to Parliament today by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard.

Where is New Zealand's Market Going?
NEW ZEALAND - A diverse industry can build a strong presence in a competitive global market if common concerns and goals are identified and shared.

Fast Forward NZ Aquaculture
NEW ZEALAND - Aquaculture NZ has become the latest private sector group to sign up to become a cornerstone investor in the NZ Fast Forward initiative, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today.

Aquaculture Legislation
NEW ZEALAND - Aquaculture legislation to confirm original intent of aquaculture law reform and help industry develop

New Laws for a New Beginning in New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND - New legislation is to be introduced in New Zealand aiming to rectify current laws that were set down in 2001 and have resulted in a situation that has strangled the opportunity for marine farming.

New Bill Expected to Cure Aquaculture Ills
NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Fisheries Ministry is to introduce new laws in a bid to clarify the regulations surrounding aquaculture that have meant that no new areas are being opened up for marine fish farming.