Industry News | Seafood New Zealand

Seafood industry gathers in Queenstown for annual conference

New Zealand’s commercial seafood industry conference begins in Queenstown tomorrow.

Thursday 8 August 2019

Planning for paua's future

China has become by far the world's biggest abalone/paua producer through massive subsidised investment in the fishery.

Friday 2 August 2019

Seeking a fresh approach to the Kermadecs

The stalled Kermadecs Ocean Sanctuary proposal was not well handled by the Crown, according to former Attorney-General and Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson.

Friday 26 July 2019

Promise campaign celebrates seafood industry men and women

Meri Leask has looked out for the Bluff fishing fleet for 40 years.

Friday 19 July 2019

New Zealand fisheries a leading example

Canada has followed New Zealand’s example of good fisheries management.

Friday 12 July 2019

The human cost of a 'kind' government - a letter from the fishing industry

I was asked to write about the government’s recently released Hector’s and Maui Dolphin Threat Management Plan (Dolphin TMP). Before I do that, stay with me for a short but necessary detour down the rabbit hole that is Wellington...

Monday 8 July 2019

Industry bait setter a potential seabird game changer

Leigh longline fisherman Dave Kellian has long worried about protecting the seabirds that teem in New Zealand waters.

Friday 5 July 2019

Fishers risk becoming an endangered species

Fishermen are wondering if they, too, risk becoming an endangered species.

Friday 28 June 2019

What about the wellbeing of our fishers and their families?

The dolphin threat management plan (TMP) released this week is all about image.

Friday 21 June 2019