Tonga says room for development in fisheries
NEW ZEALAND - The Tongan Export Fisheries Association says there is room for development in fisheries in the kingdom, particularly in aquaculture.

Merial Acquires New Zealand Animal Health Company
NEW ZEALAND - Merial Limited has acquired the New Zealand animal health products company Ancare. Merial is one of the world’s largest animal health companies.

Australian AVG virus threatens NZ paua
NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand paua could soon be under threat from a herpes-like virus that was decimating the Victorian abalone industry, Southern Paua Management Council deputy chairman Jeremy Cooper said.

Teamwork 'crucial to economy'
NEW ZEALAND - A draft Nelson-Tasman Regional Economic Development Strategy, released on Thursday as an economic blueprint for the region for the next 10 to 20 years, highlights a list of recommendations for public feedback.

Greens seek labels on all fresh food
NEW ZEALAND - The steaks you sizzle on the summer barbecue come from New Zealand - don't they?

Māori Development Manager For Aquaculture NZ
NEW ZEALAND - Aquaculture New Zealand has announced the appointment of Riki Ellison as Māori Development Manager.

Aquaculture apathy stagnating NZ's industry
NEW ZEALAND - Te Puni Kokiri (TPK) has spent more than $180,000 on seven information hui on aquaculture, but only 143 people turned up, says National's Fisheries spokesman, Phil Heatley. But the apathy is not surprising, particularly in Maori communi...

Water protection order for Hurunui River
NEW ZEALAND - An application has been lodged to protect the Hurunui River in Canterbury under a Water Conservation Order.

Ngai Tahu Seafoods back in the black
NEW ZEALAND - Ngai Tahu Seafoods has posted a $9.2 million surplus for the 2006-2007 financial year.

Relationships key to the success of marine farms
NEW ZEALAND - While the Auckland area has an impressive l40 marine farms, there are none in the Gisborne district.

Organic a serious commercial option for NZ food industry
NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand's Minister of Agriculture, Biosecurity Fisheries and Forestry Jim Anderton, gave his full support to the organic food sector at Organics Aotearoa New Zealand's national conference.

Chinese seafood import assurances met with caution
NEW ZEALAND - Assurances from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority about the safety of imported Chinese seafood following a one-off test on a sample of just 31 items should be met with caution, the Green Party says.

NZ salmon on US menu
NEW ZEALAND - NZ Salmon is making a splash in one of the world's toughest fish markets. Canada produces 17 times more salmon than NZ, but North American consumers are developing an appetite for the kiwi variety.

Marine farmers air their frustrations
NEW ZEALAND - Marlborough's marine farmers have aired their frustrations to National Party leader John Key over lack of ability to grow the marine farming industry.

NZ an emerging niche player in global Aquaculture market
NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand has begun to successfully carve out a very valuable and promising niche in global aquaculture markets, according to a recently released industry note from the world’s leading food and agribusiness bank, Rabobank.

900 days on - aquaculture reforms fail to deliver
NEW ZEALAND - The chorus of criticism is becoming deafening over Labour's lack of action on aquaculture space, says National's Fisheries spokesman, Phil Heatley.

NRC marine farming plan draws strong opposition
NEW ZEALAND - Environmentalists want further commercial marine farms barred from Whangarei Harbour and the Bay of Islands, writes Imran Ali.

Aquaculture New Zealand welcomes 'food and drink' Investment
NEW ZEALAND - A $19 million Government investment in 'high-end' food and beverage exports should boost opportunities for NZ's aquaculture sector.

Marine farming draws council attention
NEW ZEALAND - Marine farming plans are once again making a splash in Northland.

Anderton gives assurances on aquaculture
NEW ZEALAND - Mayor Alistair Sowman is pleased with a reassurance from Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton that he is committed to helping the aquaculture industry, despite no promises for a Marlborough Solution.

Wakatu seafood arm eyes Australia venture
NEW ZEALAND - Nelson's Wakatu Incorporation is not ruling out becoming involved in aquaculture in Australia, because New Zealand's industry is "gridlocked", its chief executive says.

Billion dollar baby
NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand aquaculture industry has given itself the goal of becoming a billion dollar business by the year 2025.