Events





Young Fish are holding a networking event on the 19th March at the Culture Beer House on Trafalgar Street in Nelson.

Guest Speakers:
Andrew Richardson - From the UK, Andrew is the founder and President of Young Aquaculture Society and currently plies his trade in the salmon feed sector for InnovaFeed SAS and is a current Nuffield Scholar.

Mark Preece from New Zealand King Salmon will also be there and provide an update on their open water Blue Endeavour project.

Nibbles will be kindly sponsored by Sunderland Marine and the bar will be open. 

More info and to RSVP click here.

ExportNZ is delighted to bring together representatives from Government agencies and Government-funded programmes for a roadshow around Aotearoa New Zealand to talk about everything and anything export!

This FREE series of events is designed to give exporters and businesses the opportunity to hear from our partners about how they are supporting exporters and give you the space to engage, provide feedback, and ask questions.

There will also be the opportunity to network and catch up with other businesses and exporters in the room before and after the event over a bite and a drink!

Running between the 17th March and the 2nd April, we will be in Dunedin, Cromwell, Christchurch, Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, Tauranga, Hamilton, and Auckland.

Click here for more information and to register to attend!

Nortek is partnering with Plant and Food Research for an upcoming 'Nortek Day' in Nelson on Wednesday 26th March. This FREE event is aimed at showcasing the latest developments in ocean technology and exploring how Nortek’s instruments can optimise any ocean-based operations.

Event Details:

Date:  26 March 2025

Time: 9am – 5pm

Location: Plant and Food Research: 293-297 Akersten Street, Port Nelson, Nelson 

Cost: FREE!

To find out more and to register, visit the Nortek website.

Moananui are holding their annual Out of the Blue Summit in Nelson on Thursday 10th April.  

The 2025 theme "Amplifying the Power of Data Through Partnerships" is designed to empower ocean-based industries to anticipate emerging trends, optimise operational efficiency, and pioneer innovative solutions that drive commercial success. For more information on the event, visit their website.


The NZMSS annual conference is the must-attend event for marine scientists, managers and students in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. The theme of the conference this year is He tai pari/ the rising tide.  

This is the first time that the NZMSS conference has been to Marlborough and we look forward to welcoming over 200 delegates from across Aotearoa/ New Zealand. The conference will be held at the Marlborough Events Centre, a great venue within the heart of Wairau/ Blenheim - close to local restaurants and within an easy walk from many hotels and motels.



The Seafood New Zealand annual conference is taking place in Nelson on 6th and 7th August.

Check out their website for further details as they become available.