As the peak body for New Zealand’s seafood sector, we engage openly in public discussions about our industry. This page brings together recent media stories featuring insights from Seafood NZ and our members – promoting sustainable fisheries and correcting misinformation.
| Date | Publication | Headline | URL | Industry Representative |
| March 2026 | ||||
4 Mar | 1News | Fishing in NZ waters overhaul - 'cock up' or 'once in a lifetime shot'?
| https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/04/fishing-in-nz-waters-overhaul-cock-up-or-once-in-a-lifetime-shot/ | Curly Brown (Moana New Zealand) |
4 Mar | FMGC Business | Outstanding Food Producer Awards hits new heights for 10th anniversary
| Seafood New Zealand mentioned | |
3 Mar | NZ Herald | Lord Howe Rise deep-sea coral ‘proof’ ramps up bottom trawling clash
| Seafood New Zealand representative | |
2 Mar | The Detail | The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip
| Lisa Futschek (Seafood NZ Chief Executive) | |
| February 2026 | ||||
25 Feb | The Post | Ministers clash over Hauraki Gulf protections (Paywalled) | https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360955932/ministers-clash-over-hauraki-gulf-protections | Steve Tarrant (Moana New Zealand Chief Executive) |
22 Feb | RNZ | News Bulletin |
| Lisa Futschek (Seafood NZ Chief Executive) |
8 Feb | Meeting Newz | Don’t Underestimate Nelson |
| Karen Olver (Seafood NZ GM Business & Operations) |
5 Feb | Newstalk ZB |
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| Seafood New Zealand mentioned |
5 Feb | Otago Daily Times | Court's hoiho ruling being taken as win (Paywalled) |
| Lisa Futschek (Seafood NZ Chief Executive) |
4 Feb | The Post | ‘Every bird counts’: New 20% crash in hoiho nests (Paywalled) | Lisa Futschek (Seafood NZ Chief Executive) | |
4 Feb | SNZ Media Release | Seafood New Zealand Responds To High Court Decision On Hoiho Fishing Closure | Seafood New Zealand | |
| January 2026 | ||||
16 Jan | NZ Herald | Shane Jones plans bycatch rule shake-up to cut costs for deepwater fishers (Paywalled) | Doug Paulin (Sealord Chief Executive)
Craig Lawson (Inshore Council) | |
12 Jan | NZ Herald | Spearfisher Darren Shields urges Shane Jones to end bottom trawling (Paywalled) | Seafood New Zealand | |
7 Jan | Newsroom | Potaka accused of hiding behind court case at endangered turtles’ expense (Paywalled) | Lisa Futschek (Seafood NZ Chief Executive) | |
| December 2025 | ||||
26 Dec | NZ Herald | Fishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’ (Paywalled) | Tamar Wells (Seafood NZ Principal Inshore Policy) | |