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Seafood New Zealand
Seafood New Zealand’s primarily focus is deepwater and inshore wild capture fisheries, but works closely with other sectors to ensure a thriving and sustainable seafood sector that is valued by New Zealanders and our trading partners.
New Zealand's seafood industry plays a key role in the country's economy, contributing around $2 billion in export earnings and employing more than 16,500 people, who provide New Zealand and the world with high quality, nutritious and great tasting seafood.
The seafood industry is committed to providing high quality careers in local communities through our sustainable and innovative provision of safe seafood.
Seafood New Zealand - Latest News [Page 3]
Dolphin plan deeply flawed
Monday, 19 August 2019, 12:20 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The government’s proposed Threat Management Plan (TMP) for Hector’s and Maui dolphin will put hundreds of small fishermen out of business and hundreds of millions of dollars will be lost from regional economies – and may not save one dolphin. More >>
Stars of the seafood industry recognised in Queenstown
Friday, 9 August 2019, 4:28 pm | Seafood New Zealand
Four Young Achiever Awards were presented, which augurs well for the future of the industry. More >>
Healthy New Zealand fish stocks recognised
Friday, 9 August 2019, 10:57 am | Seafood New Zealand
Research has again shown that New Zealand’s fish stocks are in great shape, thanks to a world-leading management system. More >>
Seafood industry judged against code of conduct for 3rd year
Friday, 9 August 2019, 10:55 am | Seafood New Zealand
The seafood industry has had a mixed year, according to Seafood New Zealand executive chairman, Craig Ellison but, for the first time has received an A grading. More >>
Seafood industry gathers in Queenstown for annual conference
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 4:14 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The sold-out conference is being held at Rydges Lakeland Resort Thursday 8 and Friday 9 August. More >>
Promise campaign celebrates seafood industry men and women
Friday, 19 July 2019, 10:29 am | Seafood New Zealand
For all that time the “voice of Bluff” has single handedly kept the town’s marine radio running – from her kitchen on a voluntary, self-funded basis. More >>
Statement on Hector and Maui Threat Management proposals
Monday, 17 June 2019, 10:46 am | Seafood New Zealand
This is a complex document and we need time to consider its implications. The industry is concerned about dolphin protection and has worked hard to minimise risk, with demonstrable success. We are also concerned about the wellbeing of our members. Hundreds ... More >>
NIWA research into Maui and Hector dolphins welcomed
Monday, 13 May 2019, 11:44 am | Seafood New Zealand
A ‘revised understanding’ of the threat to Maui and Hector’s dolphins is being welcomed by the commercial seafood sector. More >>
New Zealand fish stocks healthy and sustainable
Friday, 10 May 2019, 9:33 am | Seafood New Zealand
Research has again shown that New Zealand’s fish stocks are in great shape, thanks to a world-leading management system. More >>
Environment Report highlights seafood industry's improvement
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 11:23 am | Seafood New Zealand
The seafood sector welcomes the Environment Aotearoa Report 2019 which shows most markers are improving for the environmental performance of New Zealand’s seafood industry. More >>
Seafood industry welcomes Hawke's Bay Seafoods sentencing
Monday, 25 February 2019, 3:47 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The commercial seafood industry has welcomed the successful prosecution of the directors of Hawke's Bay Seafoods, saying illegal behaviour will not be tolerated by the industry. More >>
Three Hector's caught in trawl
Thursday, 21 February 2019, 12:01 pm | Seafood New Zealand
A fisher in Pegasus Bay has reported the death of three Hector’s dolphins in a trawl net on Monday. More >>
Seafood Innovations welcomes new General Manager
Friday, 2 November 2018, 12:24 pm | Seafood New Zealand
Seafood Innovations Ltd (SIL), the body charged with providing research investment for the New Zealand seafood sector is welcoming a new General Manager. More >>
Shark cage diving operations closed down by Court of Appeal
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 9:34 am | Seafood New Zealand
In a major victory for pāua divers and the local Stewart Island community, the Court of Appeal has ruled that shark cage diving constitutes “hunting or killing” great white sharks and is therefore an offence under the Wildlife Act. More >>
Seafood industry acknowledges its stars
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 5:56 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The New Zealand seafood industry today recognised the men, women and organisations who are making a significant contribution in four categories. More >>
MPI compliance supported by seafood industry
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 4:22 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The seafood industry supports the Ministry for Primary Industries in its compliance investigations involving Hawke’s Bay Seafoods. More >>
Protected species mitigation plan moves on
Thursday, 31 May 2018, 12:21 pm | Seafood New Zealand
A fleet-wide programme to mitigate the risk to protected species will be rolled out to New Zealand’s inshore fishing fleet in the next two years. More >>
Seafood industry welcomes dump of reports
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 4:32 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The seafood industry welcomes the Fisheries NZ decision to release risk reports into fisheries. Seafood NZ chief executive Tim Pankhurst says the industry is concerned at the drip-feed release of leaked reports aimed at discrediting a key export and ... More >>
Accountability and Sustainability - the Seafood industry
Sunday, 29 April 2018, 12:23 pm | Seafood New Zealand
Accountability and Sustainability - the Seafood industry keeps its Promise The New Zealand seafood industry tonight launches the second year of a campaign that will reinforce the Promise made to the people of New Zealand in 2017. More >>
Bring on transparency but caution urged over public access
Tuesday, 16 January 2018, 3:01 pm | Seafood New Zealand
Bring on transparency but caution urged over public access to footage from cameras in workplaces More >>
