11th June 2026 Aquaculture / BiosecuritySubscribe now to enjoy unlimited access to Food Ticker, New Zealand’s new food and beverage industry trade daily. Thank you for visiting Food Ticker. Click here for our subscription packages. We MORE »
7th May 2026 Aquaculture / RegulationThe government has updated national rules for marine aquaculture, making a number of key changes to regulations.
9th April 2026 Aquaculture / InnovationA new generation of extraction technology designed to keep the high-value seafood value chain within New Zealand shores is moving towards industry adoption.
14th November 2025 Aquaculture / OystersA $1m payment from Watercare to oyster farmers impacted by sewage contamination of Mahurangi Harbour is a welcome first step, but more is needed.
4th September 2025 Aquaculture / RegulationThe government has made a second change to aquaculture regulations, passing a bill changing consent review rules that apply to marine farmers.
4th September 2025 Aquaculture / PeopleAquaculture New Zealand’s long-standing chair Bruce Hearn is retiring from the helm of the board, with Akaroa King Salmon chief executive Stewart Hawthorn announced as his successor.
7th July 2025 Aquaculture / PSGFThe debut investment from the government’s new primary sector fund is set to plough close to half a million dollars into a King Salmon aquaculture project.
14th March 2025 Aquaculture / AwardsAn aquaculture specialist has for the first time been named a winner of the annual Zanda McDonald Award which recognises the the next generation of leaders in the primary sector.
10th March 2025 AquacultureSweating existing marine farms, growing open ocean production, supporting iwi-led plan and utilising new species and technology are all part of the government’s growth plan for aquaculture.
19th February 2025 Aquaculture / ExportTransitioning to more sustainable practices would set up New Zealand’s marine economy to make a greater contribution to exports, according to Westpac NZ, with aquaculture picked as a high-growth area.
18th November 2024 Aquaculture / Ngāi TahuFive new Aquaculture Settlement Areas (ASA) have been named off the south coast of Southland, as the government continues its drive to unlock aquaculture opportunities.
15th November 2024 Aquaculture / Ocean BeachDevelopers behind an ambitious new aquaculture project in Bluff have received government backing for an aquaculture centre of excellence in Southland.
