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 |
| April 2026 | |||
| 14 Apr | NewstalkZB | Andrew Dickens: The India Free Trade agreement remains uncertain | https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/opinion/andrew-dickens-the-india-free-trade-agreement-remains-uncertain/ |
| 14 Apr | Hospitality Business | Kiwi Food Excellence Shines as OFPA Marks 10-Year Milestone | https://www.hospitalitybusiness.co.nz/kiwi-food-excellence-shines-as-ofpa-marks-10-year-milestone/ |
| 14 Apr | Wairarapa Times-Age | 'Knuckling down and hoping': How Wairarapa businesses are doing it tough | https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360983368/wairarapa-businesses-edge-middle-east-ceasefire-holds [paywalled] |
| 13 Apr | RNZ | New Zealand's top exporters call on Parliament to back free trade agreement with India | https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/592219/new-zealand-s-top-exporters-call-on-parliament-to-back-free-trade-agreement-with-india |
| 12 Apr | NelsonMail / The Press | 'Misinformation' or 'uncomfortable truths'? What both sides say about bottom trawling | https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360970220/misinformation-or-uncomfortable-truths-what-both-sides-say-about-bottom-trawling [paywalled] |
| 5 Apr | RNZ | Sunday Morning with Jim Mora | |
| 1 Apr | RNZ - Nine to Noon | The role of certification schemes in preserving fish stocks | https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019029325/the-role-of-certification-schemes-in-preserving-fish-stocks |
| 1 Apr | The Post | Global hoki heroes take The Post shopping for fish in a New Zealand supermarket | https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360977531/global-hoki-heroes-take-post-shopping-fish-new-zealand-supermarket [paywalled] |
| March 2026 | |||
| 27 Mar | Wairarapa Times | Wairarapa fishing industry on alert for fuel-driven cost pressures | https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360974151/wairarapa-fishing-industry-alert-fuel-driven-cost-pressures?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ5I4xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0WWMzNVJ0U0R0V2prbzVrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmo6TgmsJ9hXNWvIUIhnJeJvl3iHe5TF-sc420rT81IksInoRhQPIIsbR6j5_aem_F8k7yOgdeFc-BC3F8t101A |
| 26 Mar | NewstalkZB | Kerry Woodham Mornings | https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/ |
| 26 Mar | RNZ | U-turn on fish sizes not enough for some | https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/590648/u-turn-on-fish-sizes-not-enough-for-some |
| 25 Mar | Nelson Mail / The Press | Fishing giant loses at least $4 million to high diesel price | https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360973711/fishing-giant-loses-least-4-million-high-diesel-price [paywalled] |
| 24 Mar | RNZ - The Panel | The Panel with Mary Lambie and Simon Wilson, Part 1 | https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/thepanel/audio/2019028270/the-panel-with-mary-lambie-and-simon-wilson-part-1 |
| 24 Mar | 1News | Debate grows over proposed changes to commercial fishing size limits | https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/24/debate-grows-over-proposed-changes-to-commercial-fishing-size-limits/ |
| 23 Mar | RNZ | Shane Jones labels critics of fisheries bill as 'noisy voices' | https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/590394/shane-jones-labels-critics-of-fisheries-bill-as-noisy-voices |
| 23 Mar | SNZ Media Release | Seafood NZ calls for fact-based discussion on Fisheries Amendment Bill | https://www.seafood.co.nz/news-and-events/news/detail/seafood-nz-calls-for-fact-based-discussion-on-fisheries-amendment-bill |
| 23 Mar | RNZ - First Up with Ross McNaughton | Fisheries Amendment Bill has plenty of critics | https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/first-up/audio/2019028001/fisheries-amendment-bill-has-plenty-of-critics |
| 20 Mar | NZ Herald | Bill would remove commercial minimum snapper size under fisheries reforms | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/bill-would-remove-commercial-minimum-snapper-size-under-fisheries-reforms/XY572IFIL5BYPL5URB3KEYLHQY/ [paywalled] |
| 19 Mar | Newsroom | Hefty penalty for leaking commercial fishing footage | https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/03/19/hefty-penalty-for-leaking-commercial-fishing-footage/ [paywalled] |
| 18 Mar | SNZ Media Release | Seafood sector welcomes introduction of Fisheries Amendment Bill | https://www.seafood.co.nz/news-and-events/news/detail/seafood-sector-welcomes-introduction-of-fisheries-amendment-bill |
| 16 Mar | Waikato Times | NZ proposal to weaken deep-sea coral protections rejected at Pacific fisheries meeting | https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/360967182/nz-proposal-weaken-deep-sea-coral-protections-rejected-pacific-fisheries-meeting [paywalled] |
| 13 Mar | RNZ | Fishing for votes: Fishing regulations, and the balance between recreational and commercial interests are shaping up as an election issue | https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589481/fishing-for-votes-fishing-regulations-and-the-balance-between-recreational-and-commercial-interests-are-shaping-up-as-an-election-issue |
| 12 Mar | The Press | Middle East War: Disruption to NZ seafood sector - retail price rises set to follow | https://www.thepress.co.nz/business/360965511/middle-east-war-disrupts-new-zealand-seafood-sector-retail-price-rises-set-follow [paywalled] |
| 11 Mar | Otago Daily Times | Hoiho face extinction in the wild, despite our best efforts | https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/hoiho-face-extinction-wild-despite-our-best-endeavours [paywalled] |
| 7 Mar | Stuff | No longer cheap as chips: Would you pay $30 for this classic family feed? | https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360946594/no-longer-cheap-chips-would-you-pay-30-fish-and-chips |
| 5 Mar | RNZ | Fine for unreported Hector's dolphin death reveals toothless system, conservation group says | https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/588762/fine-for-unreported-hector-s-dolphin-death-reveals-toothless-system-conservation-group-says |
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/ |
| 4 Mar | The Press [print] | PM says he 'misspoke' | |
4 Mar | FMGC Business | Outstanding Food Producer Awards hits new heights for 10th anniversary
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3 Mar | NZ Herald | Lord Howe Rise deep-sea coral ‘proof’ ramps up bottom trawling clash
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2 Mar | The Detail | The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip
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| 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 |
22 Feb | RNZ | News Bulletin |
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8 Feb | Meeting Newz [print] | Don’t Underestimate Nelson |
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5 Feb | Newstalk ZB |
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5 Feb | Otago Daily Times [print] | Court's hoiho ruling being taken as win (Paywalled) |
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4 Feb | The Post | ‘Every bird counts’: New 20% crash in hoiho nests (Paywalled) | |
4 Feb | SNZ Media Release | Seafood New Zealand Responds To High Court Decision On Hoiho Fishing Closure | |
| January 2026 | |||
16 Jan | NZ Herald | Shane Jones plans bycatch rule shake-up to cut costs for deepwater fishers (Paywalled) | |
12 Jan | NZ Herald | Spearfisher Darren Shields urges Shane Jones to end bottom trawling (Paywalled) | |
7 Jan | Newsroom | Potaka accused of hiding behind court case at endangered turtles’ expense (Paywalled) | |
| December 2025 | |||
26 Dec | NZ Herald | Fishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’ (Paywalled) | |
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