NZ funding for eel food safety monitoring project. The Whakakī Lake community near Wairoa in New Zealand treasure their eel population. However, a deterioration in lake health has resulted in […]
GSSI welcomes Simplot Australia to its Global Partnership. The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative is pleased to announce that Simplot Australia has joined GSSI as a Funding Partner. Simplot Australia is […]
Cutting-edge AI sea craft helping scientists count fish. A robot sea craft is the latest tool NIWA scientists in New Zealand are using to help them count fish. The six-metre-long […]
NZ funding boost for biodegradable seafood packaging. A new project in New Zealand will help accelerate the production of a compostable and biodegradable alternative to polystyrene packaging used in the […]
NZ study on microbial contamination in shellfish growing areas An ongoing study in Otago Harbour in New Zealand is providing important insight into how regulators and land managers can prevent and […]
New Zealand gives public fisheries advice. Today’s rules protect tomorrow’s catch. That’s the message from Fisheries New Zealand as it kicks off a summer campaign to encourage fishers to know […]
New bylaw to restrict the take of shellfish from NZ reserve approved A bylaw prohibiting the take of 4 shellfish species from part of the Te Hoe Mātaitai Reserve on […]
Pilot project aims to establish commercial seaweed farming sector in New Zealand. A $5 million commercial regenerative seaweed farming pilot backed by the government could mark the beginning of a new industry […]
NZ pāua fishery reopens. Kaikōura’s pāua fishery has reopened in New Zealand after being closed for 5 years following the 2016 earthquakes that caused significant seabed uplift and damage to […]
NZ invests in research on invasive marine species. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is investing in research to advance treatment options for invasive marine pests and support growth of […]
Auckland fishery officers vary tactics protecting resources during COVID-19. New Zealand MPI fishery officers are using digital technology to protect the country’s vast fishery resources during Auckland’s COVID-19 restrictions. During […]
Study reveals low carbon footprint of NZ farmed shellfish. A just-released study by sustainability experts thinkstep-anz has found New Zealand-farmed shellfish have among the lowest carbon footprints of all animal […]
NZ annual flatfish net restrictions set to start. Annual closures to set netting for flatfish within various Canterbury harbours in New Zealand will take effect on October 1st. The closures, […]
New Zealand updates fish stock rules. Fishing rules for 15 fish stocks around New Zealand have been updated as part of a twice-yearly review. The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, […]
NZ east Coromandel scallop fishery closed. New Zealand’s east Coromandel scallop fishery has been closed following a request from the Ngāti Hei Trust. The closure covers scallop fishing in an […]
Bonamia testing process for NZ oysters strengthened Biosecurity New Zealand is strengthening its testing processes for the oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae after a review found that human error contributed to incorrectly interpreted […]
NZ investigates black market crayfish ring. New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) fishery officers have executed multiple search warrants at properties of people believed to be involved in a […]
NZ consults on catch limits for tarakihi. Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on proposed changes to catch limits and settings for tarakihi stocks on New […]
New Zealand consultation on catch limits Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of fisheries […]
NZ honorary fishery officers honoured. The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries‘ (MPI’s) honorary fishery officers are among the thousands of volunteers being honoured as part of National Volunteers Week, […]