Steering a new course for aquaculture
NEW ZEALAND - Mike Burrell has built a career out of helping countries and communities.

Sealord Pushes Strong Year for Maori Fishing Co
NEW ZEALAND - Aotearoa Fisheries Limited performed strongly for the year ending 30 September 2006 and looks set to deliver a stronger result for the current financial year, the chairman of AFL Rob McLeod told shareholders at the annual meeting at Pipitea...

Marine farmers urged to have say on levies
NEW ZEALAND - Marlborough marine farmers are being urged to vote in a referendum about changes to their industry commodities levies.

NZ Aquaculture bids to secure funding
NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Aquaculture Ltd starts consulting with the aquaculture sector on Thursday, in a bid to secure funding to take another step toward creating a $1 billion industry by 2025.

Aquaculture levies set to rise
NEW ZEALAND - Members of the new representative fish farming body, New Zealand Aquaculture, can expect an increase in levies this year.

El Nino good for Marlborough mussels
MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough mussel farmers are enjoying a good harvest this year, which could be thanks to El Nino.

NZ Aquaculture Levy Roadshow Hits The Road
NEW ZEALAND - Recently formed New Zealand Aquaculture Ltd (NZAQ), established to provide a single voice for New Zealand Aquaculture, is holding a series of aquaculture industry consultation meetings around the country over the next few weeks.

NZ Institute Announces Aquaculture Park
NEW ZEALAND - Established in 1919 from a bequest by Nelson philanthropist Thomas Cawthron, the institute has developed a deserved international reputation for the quality of its research, particularly in aquaculture development and freshwater and coastal...

New boss winning respect in NZ aquaculture
NEW ZEALAND - Aquaculture's new boss has brought optimism and enthusiasm to the industry. Nick Churchouse reports.

Sea cage aquaculture may harm tourism, says Conservation Council
NEW ZEALAND - The Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) is warning Hervey Bay tourism may be affected if sea cage aquaculture is given the green light.

Sea squirt found at salmon farm
NEW ZEALAND - An invasive sea squirt which has the aquaculture industry on alert has now been discovered at a salmon farm owned by Nelson-based company New Zealand King Salmon.

Didymo Algae likely to have huge impact on Aquaculture
ASHBURTON - Farmers and irrigation scheme operators could be in for a major increase in their workload if the rapidly spreading algae, didymo, hits Ashburton waterways.

Salmon farm fears didymo spread to Waikoropupu Springs
NEW ZEALAND - A Golden Bay salmon farm says it is concerned that the invasive alga didymo could spread to Takaka's Waikoropupu Springs.

NZ Reformists still waiting for new Aqua Management Area's
NEW ZEALAND - Delays in creating any new aquaculture management areas are becoming increasingly frustrating for iwi, who the National Party says are "owed" 898 hectares of marine space in Tasman.

Kiwis Savour Regal Salmon
NEW ZEALAND - 2006 was a record year for The New Zealand King Salmon Co Limited. With overall growth of 19 per cent on the previous year the company has had its most successful year yet according to a recent press release.

Boost for Aquaculture
NEW ZELAND - Marlborough is leading the way when it comes to aquaculture in this country, says Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton.

Government funds $2.9m for aquaculture
NEW ZEALAND - $2.9 million will be spent by the government to help councils plan for aquaculture development.

Aquaculture Industry Ready to Get Cracking
NEW ZEALAND - “We are very pleased to have the government’s support to increase the development of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry,” said Callum McCallum, chairman of the New Zealand Aquaculture Council following Economic Development Minister Trevor...

Forum helps chart future path for aquaculture
NEW ZELAND - A forum of regional and national industry players has signalled a potentially bright future for sustainable aquaculture in the Bay of Plenty.

Far North Council applies for costs against oyster farmers
NEW ZEALAND - Oyster farmers closed by sewage pollution in the Bay of Islands have taken two more set backs in the past week.

Aquaculture Sector Strategy for New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND - The appointment of Mike Burrell to head New Zealand's aqauculture sector body is an important step in delivering the sector's Aquaculture Strategy

Aquaculture Industry Announces New CEO
NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Aquaculture Council is pleased to announce that Mike Burrell has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the newly established national aquaculture representative organisation, New Zealand Aquaculture Ltd.