The CountryMahurangi oyster farmers still waiting for compensation packagePeak season was wiped out as thousands of Mahurangi oysters were lost.18 Dec 07:11 AM
The Country'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture dealThe deal unlocks 5000ha of new aquaculture space worth $35m for iwi.18 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryShane Jones hits back at 'catastrophising' over fish reforms and marlin rulesMore than 22,000 submissions were lodged on 19 proposed fisheries rule changes.08 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumThe Country‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supply16 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Outstanding': Zanda McDonald Award winners announcedIn a first for the award, Maegen Blom represents the aquaculture industry.12 Mar 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIwi wants to buy Takitimu Seafoods site after $9m surplus recordedIn 2022-2023 it had a $2m deficit as Takitimu Seafoods collapsed, with 70 job losses.28 Nov 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farmShane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.28 Nov 02:30 AM
The Country$3b opportunity: Nearly 9000 hectares set aside for Southland aquacultureOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announce five new Aquaculture Settlement Areas.15 Nov 02:56 AM
The CountryAquaculture projects on Fast-track Approvals Bill a 'game changer'Aquaculture NZ says seven projects will create jobs in the regions and boost exports.07 Oct 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'31 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to closeThe joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.11 Jun 04:45 PM
The CountryMarine development set to boost Coromandel aquacultureThe $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.13 May 02:25 AM
The CountrySea farmers set their sights on a bigger bountyIndustry, iwi and government want to double Waikato aquaculture exports by 2044.07 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryTūrangi fish farmers start new aquaponic vegetable projectThe new system will be used for education, and to feed the community.21 Mar 05:35 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ King Salmon finally gets green light to farm fish in Cook StraitNZ King Salmon has finally been given the go-ahead for Blue Endeavour.01 Mar 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySanford directors jump ship, one cites shareholder actionsAnd a question emerges over a director's role as the interim CEO.13 Nov 12:08 AM
The CountryHow Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next levelChief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.23 Jun 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRebuilding Better: What will NZ agriculture will look like, beyond commodities cycle?What is New Zealand agriculture going to look like in the decades ahead?19 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryOyster season 'worst in 26 years'Shucks - this is pretty bad news for fans of the seafood delicacy.24 Aug 06:37 PM
The CountryŌpōtiki wins US contract for $400m greenshell mussels exportThe company will start exporting its popular greenshell mussels (Whakatōhea kutai).28 Sep 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGravy, pork bun, kūmara and meringue. The possible cancer-fighting sea sponges exciting scientistsThey sound like the makings of a nice meal but these sea sponges could help fight cancer.15 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOur blue economy: Bay growing 'world-class' aquaculture industryThe eastern Bay, in particular, could become "a powerhouse" for New Zealand aquaculture.14 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountrySwimmers, boaties muscle out mussel farms in prime recreation spotsMarine farmers could be forced to move their operations further from shore.10 Jan 01:58 AM
The CountryDavid Parker says aquaculture no substitute for TiwaiParker says aquaculture will not fill the Tiwai-shaped gap in the Southland economy.16 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryIwi hui to talk aquaculture opportunitiesA new report shows mussel, oyster, scallop, kingfish, snapper and seaweed opportunities.26 Aug 07:00 PM
BDBDThe CountrySealord $24m vessel forfeited for fishing breachThis comes after it was bottom trawling in a protected area almost two years ago.24 Jul 06:13 AM
