Realising the Vision Click here to register now Seafood New Zealand and the New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen (Federation) will be co-hosting their annual conferences in 2026, at Tākina in Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington, with the Seafood New Zealand conference on May 26 and 27 and the Federation conference on May 28 and 29.Seafood New Zealand […]
A fish and chip staple and a favourite on Kiwi tables, hoki is synonymous with great New Zealand kaimoana. Most people know hoki as an easy, reliable dinner option. What many don’t realise is that it is also part of one of New Zealand’s longest-running sustainability success stories – and this year that story reaches […]
A recent star of our Faces of Fishing video series (check out our Facebook if you haven’t seen it!), we thought it timely to catch up with seasoned deepwater skipper Rex Chapman. Rex fills us in on growing up in 1970s Nelson to how new technology keeps you on the ball. How did you get […]
Marine ecologist professor Kura Paul-Burke (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Whakahemo, Ngāti Mākino, Ngāti Pūkeko, Irish) has made her career combining mātauranga Māori and marine science knowledge systems to restore marine taonga species. In September 2025, Paul-Burke received both the the Tangata Kaitiaki Award and the Seafood New Zealand-sponsored Supreme Sustainability and Innovation Award. She sat down […]
At the time of writing in March 2026, the conflict in the Middle East has meant challenges for businesses, including those of you in the fishing industry, particularly with the rapid increases in fuel prices. – By Dan Bolger | Deputy Director General, Fisheries New Zealand As we continue to navigate these impacts, I encourage you […]
With growing public attention on ocean health and fishing practices, Seafood New Zealand says there is in fact strong common ground on what matters most – healthy oceans, abundant fish stocks, and thriving marine ecosystems. “While swimming the length of the North Island’s east coast is a noble personal feat by Jono Ridler, discussion on […]
Over the past year, Seafood New Zealand has been working hard for Aotearoa New Zealand’s seafood industry. This 2025 Year in Review, our second-annual equivalent of an annual report, not only reflects our successes and achievements over past 12 months but also includes some essential data points. 2025 Seafood New Zealand Year in Review To request a printed copy or […]
Seafood New Zealand is encouraging a balanced, evidence-based conversation around the Fisheries Amendment Bill which was released last week. “We welcome healthy debate, but it needs to be informed by facts and evidence. Selective soundbites that only tell part of the story are counterproductive,” says Lisa Futschek CEO of Seafood New Zealand. “There have been […]
Seafood New Zealand welcomes the introduction of the Fisheries Amendment Bill as a practical update that will help keep New Zealand’s fisheries management system responsive, science-based and environmentally robust. Chief Executive Lisa Futschek said New Zealand already has one of the most highly regarded fisheries management regimes, and the legislation that supports it must continue […]
New Zealand’s seafood sector is beginning to feel the ripple effects of the latest conflict in the Middle East, with disrupted shipping routes and rapidly rising fuel costs creating significant challenges for exporters. Seafood New Zealand Chief Executive Lisa Futschek says the instability in the region is creating uncertainty across the entire supply chain. “Unfortunately, […]
