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.

Oyster Farm At Risk In Northland
NEW ZEALAND - Another Northland oyster farm has been put at risk from pollution - this time in Whangarei harbour.

Aquaculture definitely an industry of the future
NEW ZEALAND - Gisborne could have a big future in aquaculture which is the fastest-growing sector in New Zealand’s seafood industry.

Rabobank Supports Aquaculture New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND - A significant lender to the aquaculture industry both globally and in New Zealand, agribusiness banking specialist, Rabobank has announced its support of the newly formed Aquaculture New Zealand, a single unified organisation for the aquaculture...

Adopt Fishing Convention Work, ICSF Tells ILO
NEW ZEALAND - The International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) has urged the International Labour Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to adopt the proposed Work in Fishing Convention, 2007, which will address issues...

Aquaculture will become a big earner in the years ahead
NEW ZEALAND - It is understandable that anyone with an interest in coastal developments, whether it be aquaculture or housing development, will be watching with hawk-like intensity every move the Government makes.

Council pushes for payout
NEW ZEALAND - The Marlborough District Council wants an early multi million dollar settlement of Maori aquaculture claims, to allow the region's stagnating marine farming industry to progress.

900 days on - aquaculture reforms deliver squat
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.

Fish farm future brighter for North
NEW ZEALAND - Northland is the big winner from a new Government fund to help regions push through plans for the contentious issue of aquaculture development.

New body looks to boost species and earnings
NEW ZEALAND - The aquaculture industry has set its sights on introducing new species and adding value to existing ones as it aims to treble sales by 2025.

New agency puts NZ aquaculture high on the Govt agenda
NEW ZEALAND - Prime Minister Helen Clark has launched a new industry body for the aquaculture sector. It's a significant step toward realising the industry’s potential in becoming a billion dollar a year industry, and its contribution to New Zealand's...

Government Plan To Help Marine Farming
NEW ZEALAND - The Government has announced plans which it says will help the growth of marine farming in New Zealand.

Helping hand for Waikato River fish
NEW ZEALAND - A fish pass, which allows small fish to access one of the streams running into the Waikato River when water levels are low, has been built at Bankwood Stream.

Sealord finds new chief
NEW ZEALAND - A senior executive at dairy giant Fonterra has been appointed as Nelson-based Sealord Group's new chief executive. Graham Stuart, who has been Fonterra's director of strategy for almost three years, will start his new job in July.

Sanford result offsets Kiwi dollar's impact
NEW ZEALAND - An asset sale and higher earnings have helped fishing group Sanford offset an adverse $14.5 million swing in the Kiwi dollar to a slight rise in interim profit.

Panel Suggests Trade Restriction on Fish
NEW ZEALAND - The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has announced that an expert panel it convened will support trade restrictions on sawfish and the European eel.