Jeremy Helson named new chief executive of...
Tuesday 17 March 2020
Dr Jeremy Helson has been appointed chief executive of Seafood New Zealand.
Paua poachers slammed by industry
Friday 14 February 2020
The Paua Industry Council (PIC) has praised the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) for a sting operation that uncovered an illegal paua operation.
Commercial fishers agree to close ocean off...
Friday 20 December 2019
The commercial fishing industry will again support the closure of 237 square kilometres of ocean off Hawke’s Bay this summer.
Appeal Court confirms regional councils may not...
Monday 4 November 2019
In an Appeal Court judgment issued today, it was determined that regional councils are precluded from undertaking actions for Fisheries Act purposes.
Seafood industry welcomes NZ-China FTA upgrade
Monday 4 November 2019
Trade Minister David Parker’s announcement this evening of a successful upgrade of the NZ-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been welcomed by the...
Seafood industry welcomes Our Marine Environment...
Thursday 17 October 2019
Commercial fisheries' impact on the marine environment is reducing.
FishServe welcome Kerry Prendergast to the Board
Tuesday 15 October 2019
Dame Kerry Prendergast is to join the Board of FishServe, a privately-owned company that provides administrative support to the commercial fishing...
Dolphin plan deeply flawed
Monday 19 August 2019
The government’s proposed Threat Management Plan (TMP) for Hector’s and Maui dolphin will put hundreds of small fishermen out of business and...