Government to facilitate innovation in aquaculture
NEW ZEALAND - The Government has approved a project to facilitate research and innovation around new aquaculture species and technologies in both existing and new aquaculture space, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today.

Red tape forces mussel pioneers out of industry
NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand's aquaculture industry is being crippled by bureaucracy, say a group of Marlborough mussel farm pioneers getting out for good.

Nutrition expert says: “Eat more seafood
NEW ZEALAND - One of the world’s most highly respected experts in human nutrition has linked a drop in seafood consumption with increases in mental health problems and heart disease.

MFish working through backlog
NEW ZEALAND - The Ministry of Fisheries is getting on top of a backlog of permits that has long been frustrating Marlborough's marine farmers.

Sanford warns of disappointing first half profit
NEW ZEALAND - Fish exporter Sanford warned of a disappointing first half result, after a high New Zealand dollar ate into profit and weaker United States markets dampened sales.

Businesses under strain following Northland floods
NEW ZEALAND - A Russell oyster farmer says extreme flooding in Northland could force the local oyster industry to close down for up to 56 days.

NZ Muscle farmers want more cash to fight pest
NEW ZEALAND - The Didemnum Working Group has asked The Marlborough District Council for $12,500 towards its $247,000 management strategy.

New Salmon farm for Tory Channel
NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand King Salmon has been granted resource consent for a new salmon farm at Clay Point in the Tory Channel.

Salmon farm approved after channel mishap
NEW ZEALAND - The company behind a large new salmon farm proposed for Tory Channel is confident there will be no repeat of a mishap that saw another farm float free into the shipping lane last year.

Kingfish promising for aquaculture
NEW ZEALAND - A huge nautical pocket of warm nutrient-rich water, the Firth of Thames holds the key to the newest and most promising player on the New Zealand aquaculture stage - the kingfish.

NZ leads way in shellfish farming quality
NEW ZEALAND - As the Marlborough Sounds become busier, and people become more conscious of what they eat, it is vitally important to ensure the region's farmed shellfish are safe, says the woman ensuring they are.

Koura farming to be given a cautious green light
NEW ZEALAND - Koura farming to be given a cautious green light.

Marine farm expansion plan strikes rough water
NEW ZEALAND - Southern Marine Farms Ltd wants to expand its existing seaweed farming operation in Bluff Harbour to include oysters, mussels and kina.

Call to protect trout near NZ salmon farms
NEW ZEALAND - Trout near salmon farms need protection, according to High Country Salmon's Richard Logan.

Paua farm joins burgeoning industry
NEW ZEALAND - Its black muscular foot is considered a delicacy and is extremely valuable in Asian circles.

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.