Media Releases | Seafood New Zealand

Seafood New Zealand applauds paua relief package

The Government’s financial assistance package for the Kaikoura commercial paua divers has been welcomed by Seafood New Zealand chief executive Tim Pankhurst.

Tuesday 18 July 2017

Seafood’s men and women tell their stories

New Zealand’s seafood industry is publicly promising to protect the environment and secure long-term sustainable fisheries.

Sunday 2 July 2017

Seafood companies and iwi slam EPA over seabed mining application

The Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) handling of the application to mine 50 million tonnes of iron sand from the ocean floor off the coast of Taranaki, each year for 35 years, is being slammed by seafood companies and...

Tuesday 16 May 2017

Seafood industry comes out in support of TPP ratification

The seafood industry has welcomed Trade Minister Todd McClay’s announcement that Cabinet has decided to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Friday 12 May 2017

New Zealand’s fisheries continue to be well managed

The overwhelming majority of New Zealand’s commercial fisheries are performing well, according to MPI’s latest stock assessments.

Tuesday 9 May 2017

Orange roughy’s redemption celebrated at book launch

The remarkable turnaround of New Zealand’s orange roughy fishery, long-hailed as an example of over-fishing, has been detailed in a book to be launched tonight in Wellington.

Thursday 6 April 2017

Seafood industry welcomes trade policy refresh

The seafood industry has welcomed the government’s launch of its refreshed trade policy strategy.

Friday 24 March 2017

Paua industry welcomes extension of Kaikoura closures

The New Zealand paua industry has welcomed today’s announcement that the shell fishery closure at Kaikoura and eastern Malborough is to be extended beyond three months.

Monday 20 February 2017

Albacore tuna gets second sustainability tick

New Zealand's albacore tuna troll fishery has been re-certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) as being sustainably managed. The certification is valid for a period of 5 years and requires annual audits to ensure the...

Thursday 16 February 2017