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Tuesday 22 September 2026

Moana NZ

Moana NZ restructures in choppy year 9th March 2026

Moana NZ restructures in choppy year

Volatile market conditions and ‘disappointing’ results prompt the company to undertake a wide-ranging review and transition to a new business model.


Sealord boosts Moana NZ profit but headwinds remain 30th January 2025 /

Sealord boosts Moana NZ profit but headwinds remain

The company sees its profit surge from $4m to $31m, thanks largely to a turnaround at Sealord, with its own operations still facing challenges.


Ribbon cutting at Moana’s $16.5m Wellington Kaimoana Hub 11th December 2024

Ribbon cutting at Moana’s $16.5m Wellington Kaimoana Hub

Iwi-owned Moana New Zealand and Port Nicholson Fisheries today officially open their latest facility, the $16.5m Wellington Kaimoana Hub in Porirua.


Precision Seafood Harvesting’s FloMo wins Tesco comp 16th September 2024 /

Precision Seafood Harvesting’s FloMo wins Tesco comp

A tool developed by Moana New Zealand-backed startup Precision Seafood Harvesting received the top prize in an annual agtech competition sponsored by Tesco in the United Kingdom.


Sealord steams ahead at half year 31st July 2024 /

Sealord steams ahead at half year

The seafood business distances itself from last year’s FY loss, coming in ahead of plan on interim earnings and profit.


Moana ahead of plan at half-year, challenges remain… 18th July 2024

Moana ahead of plan at half-year, challenges remain…

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…as it decides to “fail fast” on Amazon US 18th July 2024

…as it decides to “fail fast” on Amazon US

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Moana hits rough water in 2023 22nd January 2024

Moana hits rough water in 2023

Moana New Zealand has seen its net profit tumble 70% to $3.5m in 2023, with rising costs and falling demand compounded by red ink in some operations.


Sanford ACE sale to Moana goes unconditional 31st October 2023 /

Sanford ACE sale to Moana goes unconditional

Sanford has confirmed the $125m-plus sale of its inshore fishing business to Moana New Zealand has gone unconditional, and will likely settle today.


Behind the deal with Moana’s Steve Tarrant 11th October 2023 /

Behind the deal with Moana’s Steve Tarrant

Moana’s $125m-plus deal with Sanford was brokered in a very different economic environment, so how will the iwi-owned business navigate the current volatility?


Moana hails “incredible milestone for iwi” after ComCom approves $125m+ Sanford deal 13th September 2023 /

Moana hails “incredible milestone for iwi” after ComCom approves $125m+ Sanford deal

The green light for the 10-year ACE lease makes Moana the largest inshore fishing business in the country.


ComCom flags issues with Moana’s $125m+ Sanford deal, delays decision 28th July 2023 /

ComCom flags issues with Moana’s $125m+ Sanford deal, delays decision

The watchdog is looking closer into whether the deal would lessen competition.