Bringing Aquaculture into the Classroom
NEW ZEALAND - Investment in student learning is a key step in the growth of sustainable aquaculture and the communities in New Zealand supported by it, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today.

Conference Discusses Past and Future for New Zealand Industry
NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Seafood Industry Conference 2008 takes place this week at Te Papa from 14-16 May.

New Aquaculture Resource Launched at Manaia
NEW ZEALAND - Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia launched a new aquaculture teaching resource for total immersion Māori schools with Coromandel’s Manaia School today..

Hot Summer Hits Mussel Farms
NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand's hot summer has hit production in many of the marine farms at the top of the South Island.

Kaipara oyster farm gets green light
NEW ZEALAND - Kaipara Harbour will get a new oyster farm. Approval for a 76ha production site was granted as the business has been deemed to have little impact on the environment or commercial fishing.

No Aquaculture In The Inner Gulf
NEW ZEALAND - Local communities on the Firth of Thames have welcomed the Auckland Regional Council’s decision to exclude aquaculture from the Inner Hauraki Gulf and the Firth of Thames

Taking a Lead in Setting Standards
NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand is helping contribute to the development of international standards surrounding shellfish farming, says Minister of primary industries Jim Anderton. It is in negotiation with WWF to help it develop an international commitment...

New Aquaculture Space of 803 Hectares Approved
NEW ZEALAND - New aquaculture space of 803 hectares has been approved for industry development. The new areas are in Golden Bay, Tasman Bay and the Kaipara Harbour.

ARC Asked To Rethink Ban On Aquaculture
NEW ZEALAND - That's the message to the ARC from Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton over its proposed ban on aquaculture across the entire Auckland region.

Parts of North Off-Limits to Aquaculture
NEW ZEALAND - Parts of Northland – including Whangarei Harbour and the eastern Bay of Islands - will be off-limits to marine farming. The ruling is in line with community wishes and supported by the Northland Regional Council.

Auckland Takes First Steps With Regulated Aquaculture
NEW ZEALAND - The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) has taken an initial precautionary position on the future management of aquaculture (marine farming) in the region’s coastal marine area.

Support for Aquaculture Development
NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Government is to provide funds to back aquaculture development in the Canterbury and Waikato areas.

Historic Fine For Seafood Company
NEW ZEALAND - The biggest ever fine handed down under the Animal Products Act 1999 has been welcomed by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA).

Fine ove Squid
NEW ZEALAND - The biggest ever fine handed down under the New Zealand Animal Products Act 1999 has been welcomed by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA).

Co-operation Cleans Up Golden Bay
NEW ZEALAND - Catchment-borne contamination in north-west Golden Bay is being tackled by a co-operative venture between Collingwood's dairy and aquaculture industries. It will benefit the both fish farming and wild catch activities in the area.