Fisheries scientist hits back at critics

New Zealand’s fisheries management system has again been lauded internationally.

Seafood New Zealand applauds paua relief package

The Government’s financial assistance package for the Kaikoura commercial paua divers has been...

Ill-conceived recreational fishing parks require further consultation

This time three years ago the Government announced the surprise creation of two recreational...

Seafood industry to share its stories

The stories of the men and women who harvest and process our seafood throughout the country are...

Seafood’s men and women tell their stories

New Zealand’s seafood industry is publicly promising to protect the environment and secure...

Friday Update - 23 June 2017

Academic activists renew attacks on Quota Management System

Auckland University activist academics have renewed their attacks on the commercial fishing...

Roughing it pays off for ocean-loving photographer

An award-winning photographer prepared to rough it in search of great images has created a...

Friday Update - 9 June 2017

Zero seabird deaths the goal

Forest & Bird is right – seabirds do need conservation. And that is exactly what the seafood...

Gaps remain in far-reaching fisheries management changes

The Government announced a $30.5 million boost to fisheries management in last week’s Budget. How...

Sea lion protection a priority in Southern Ocean squid fishery

The squid season in sub-Antarctic waters to the south of mainland New Zealand is in full swing.

Public trust in Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) has fallen.

The percentage of New Zealanders who trust NGOs has fallen by three points to 51 percent, according...

Seafood companies and iwi slam EPA over seabed mining application

The Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) handling of the application to mine 50 million...

Impact of charter boat catches revealed in official figures

It’s official - charter boats are making huge catches of popular New Zealand species.

Seafood industry comes out in support of TPP ratification

The seafood industry has welcomed Trade Minister Todd McClay’s announcement that Cabinet has...

Ninety seven percent of NZ fisheries landings at sustainable levels

The overwhelming majority of New Zealand’s commercial fisheries are performing well, according to...

New Zealand’s fisheries continue to be well managed

The overwhelming majority of New Zealand’s commercial fisheries are performing well, according to...

Auckland University continues to shield shonky Simmons report

Auckland University prides itself on its top ranking amongst the country’s tertiary...

Fish ‘n’ chips still number 1

Fish ‘n’ chips remain New Zealand’s most popular takeaway.

Thursday Update - 13 April

Orange roughy’s redemption celebrated at book launch

The remarkable turnaround in the orange roughy fishery was celebrated this week.

Orange roughy’s redemption celebrated at book launch

The remarkable turnaround of New Zealand’s orange roughy fishery, long-hailed as an example of...

Government needs to partner with Maori on fisheries issues

Management of the marine environment must be done in conjunction with the Treaty partner, the Maori...

The sinking of Eliminator

It takes as little as 30 seconds to sink a boat.

Peace Accord in Hawke's Bay

Peace has broken out between commercial and recreational fishing interests in Hawke’s Bay.

Industry continues to support albatross research

The fishing industry is supporting research into a special albatross population in southern waters.

Albatross survey complete, footage released

Scientists have returned from the Auckland Islands where they undertook the annual census of the...

Friday Update - 27 January 2017

Trump-style alternative facts adopted by anti-fishing lobby

The post-truth Trump phenomenon is spreading to New Zealand. Over the summer break untruths about...

New Zealand fishery named in global top five

New Zealand has been rated among the world’s top five best managed fisheries.

Seafood industry welcomes Government ban on microbeads

Seafood New Zealand has welcomed the announcement that the Government will ban the use of...

White-capped albatross census on Auckland Islands

Scientists are heading to the Auckland Islands on Wednesday to complete an annual census of the...

The seafood sector continues its strong export run

The seafood sector continues its strong run in the latest primary industries situation and...

Friday Update - 9 December 2016

Orange Roughy Gets Top International Sustainability Tick

Today’s announcement that New Zealand’s key orange roughy fisheries have gained the international...

Seafood NZ Magazine - December 2016

Forest and Bird's fish list not credible

Forest & Bird’s so-called fish guide is doing consumers a disservice, the seafood sector said.

Government urged to get serious about climate change

Sanford and Moana are among scores of prominent companies and individuals that have called on the...

Fisheries ban welcomed by industry

After industry spent a week holding its breath on the earthquake damage to the Kaikoura fisheries,...

Marlborough fisheries shaken up

November 18, 2016 The stranded cows were saved but it was tougher for marine creatures following...

Future of Our Fisheries review

November 11, 2016

Commercial fishing supports Ross Sea marine reserve

The declaration of the Ross Sea marine reserve demonstrates conservation and sustainable commercial...

Best Fish Guide for sustainable New Zealand seafood launched

Consumers can choose sustainable New Zealand seafood with confidence, with the launch of the...

Seafood industry continues to reduce its environmental impact

October 28, 2016

Strong funding support available to boost seafood research projects

One thing the Government cannot be accused of is lack of funding support for science and...

Seafood NZ Magazine - October 2016

Science-based stock management does more for oceans than MPAs

October 14, 2016

DOC and seafood industry working together for seabirds

Leigh-Anne Wiig The Department of Conservation (DOC) is this year embarking on new research into...

Quota Management System thriving with prudent stock management

October 7, 2016