Good for Marlborough, good for New Zealand

The submission period is now open for the public to have their say in a review of paints used to protect boats from the unwanted build-up of aquatic plants and animals. Antifouling paints are used to reduce the build-up of [...]

An information booklet explaining the the Aquaculture New Zealand Commodity Levy Order is now available for download. Click here to download the Aquaculture New Zealand Commodity Levy Information Booklet For levy enquiries, please contact Aquaculture New Zealand CEO Gary Hooper For [...]

Naturally perfect, nurtured to perfection. New Zealand’s aquaculture industry has a great story to tell. The story of a highly skilled and progressive industry, employing more than 3000 Kiwis and sustainably producing the world’s best seafood. To help tell the [...]

Farmed New Zealand Greenshell Mussels and Pacific Oysters on sale at local supermarkets and seafood retailers are delicious, nutritious and 100 per cent safe to eat. Aquaculture New Zealand chairman Peter Vitasovich has assured New Zealanders they can enjoy locally [...]

New Zealand seafood was on show this month at the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo in Dalian, Asia’s largest seafood event. Eight New Zealand seafood companies, including Pure NZ Greenshell Mussels, Oravida, OceaNZ Blue, Oceanus, LEE Fish, Vela Fishing, Marine [...]

The latest edition of the New Zealand Aquaculture magazine is out now.  Click here to view it online: June 2012, New Zealand Aquaculture magazine

Aquaculture New Zealand (AQNZ) welcomes this week’s release of the Government’s Aquaculture Strategy as a strong show of support for the industry. “Aquaculture is good for regional communities, good for the economy and good for New Zealand,” said AQNZ Chair [...]

Registrations are now open for the Aquaculture New Zealand and New Zealand Mussel Industry Council Annual General Meetings. The AGMS will be held back to back on July 26 at the Monaco Resort, Nelson. To register, download the AGM Registration [...]

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Aquaculture New Zealand (AQNZ) has appointed Gary Hooper its new Chief Executive. AQNZ Chairman Peter Vitasovich yesterday announced Gary would take on the leadership role after three and a half years as the organisation’s marketing director. “Gary has worked closely [...]