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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 4]
Seafood outlook looking rosy
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 1:22 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries , released yesterday by the Ministry for Primary Industries, paints a positive picture for the future of New Zealand’s commercial seafood industry. More >>
Commercial fishers agree to extend Hawke's Bay area closure
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 11:37 am | Seafood New Zealand
The commercial fishing industry will again support the closure of 237 square kilometres of ocean off Hawke's Bay this summer. More >>
Perception of fisheries management at odds with reputation
Friday, 17 November 2017, 11:03 am | Seafood New Zealand
New Zealand fisheries’ Quota Management System (QMS) is being presented as an international example by a prominent US-based conservation group. More >>
Talley’s skipjack tuna gets tick of sustainability
Friday, 18 August 2017, 9:47 am | Seafood New Zealand
New Zealand¹s main skipjack tuna purse seine fishery has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) as being sustainably managed. More >>
Seafood industry praises decision to fast-forward microbeads
Thursday, 17 August 2017, 2:38 pm | Seafood New Zealand
Seafood New Zealand says the industry is delighted that the Government has decided to bring forward the ban on microbeads. More >>
Seafood industry congratulates its stars
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 5:17 pm | Seafood New Zealand
New Zealand’s seafood stars have been recognised at the industry’s annual conference in Wellington today. More >>
One Stop Source for New Zealand Seafood Information Launched
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 12:16 pm | Seafood New Zealand
A one-stop source for information on New Zealand seafood was launched at the New Zealand Seafood Industry conference in Wellington today. More >>
Seafood exports set to top $2 billion
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 9:18 am | Seafood New Zealand
Seafood exports are predicted to hit a record $2 billion annually by 2020.That is according to the Ministry for Primary Industries 2017 Situation and Outlook report. More >>
Commercial Fishing Industry Worth Over $4B to NZ Economy
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 8:55 am | Seafood New Zealand
A report from economic researchers, BERL shows New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is worth $4.18 billion. More >>
Revolutionising the fisheries industry through innovation
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 3:33 pm | Seafood New Zealand
A Danish expert in sustainable fishing will address the New Zealand Seafood industry conference in Wellington tomorrow and reaffirm that innovation will lead the way as the seafood industry continues to address areas such as environmental impact, ... More >>
Seafood New Zealand applauds paua relief package
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 4:32 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The Government’s financial assistance package for the Kaikoura commercial paua divers has been welcomed by Seafood New Zealand chief executive Tim Pankhurst. More >>
Seafood’s men and women tell their stories
Sunday, 2 July 2017, 11:58 am | Seafood New Zealand
New Zealand’s seafood industry is publicly promising to protect the environment and secure long-term sustainable fisheries. More >>
High Court judgement creates confusion
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 9:58 am | Seafood New Zealand
The seafood industry will examine the High Court's decision on the role of regional councils in marine management to understand its full implications. More >>
Seafood industry comes out in support of TPP ratification
Thursday, 11 May 2017, 1:07 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The seafood industry has welcomed Trade Minister Todd McClay’s announcement that Cabinet has decided to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). More >>
New Zealand’s fisheries continue to be well managed
Friday, 5 May 2017, 9:30 am | Seafood New Zealand
The overwhelming majority of New Zealand’s commercial fisheries are performing well, according to MPI’s latest stock assessments. More >>
Orange roughy’s redemption celebrated at book launch
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 12:56 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The remarkable turnaround of New Zealand’s orange roughy fishery, long-hailed as an example of over-fishing, has been detailed in a book to be launched tonight in Wellington. More >>
Seafood industry welcomes trade policy refresh
Friday, 24 March 2017, 10:03 am | Seafood New Zealand
The seafood industry has welcomed the government’s launch of its refreshed trade policy strategy. More >>
A Celebration of Women in the Seafood Industry
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 3:36 pm | Seafood New Zealand
Nelson will launch a rolling programme of events around the globe tomorrow, International Women‘s Day, to celebrate the role women play in the seafood industry. More >>
Albacore tuna gets second sustainability tick
Friday, 17 February 2017, 11:48 am | Seafood New Zealand
New Zealand¹s albacore tuna troll fishery has been re-certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) as being sustainably managed. The certification is valid for a period of 5 years and requires annual audits to ensure the fishery maintains its high level ... More >>
Deepwater Group welcomes Kermadec research
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 2:42 pm | Seafood New Zealand
The discoveries of new species made by NIWA on a 20-day scientific voyage to the remote Kermadec region have been welcomed by deep sea fishers, who encourage further scientific exploration of this vast untouched ocean northeast of New Zealand. George ... More >>
