The CountryThe iwi plan to turn mussel spat into long-term wealthThe venture could return up to $1.2m a year to each of four iwi.25 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryShellfish firm fined $20k after illegally receiving 259,000kg of green-lipped musselsThe Christchurch company pleaded guilty to nine Biosecurity Act charges.16 Mar 01:35 AM
The CountryIwi mussel farm crew 'shocked' after suspected vandalism in Far North bayThe iwi says the farm is key to long-term jobs and intergenerational wealth.26 Feb 06:54 PM
The Country'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture deal18 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryShane Jones hits back at 'catastrophising' over fish reforms and marlin rules08 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryThe $9.4b seaweed threat: Unchecked caulerpa risks economic havocBiosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has challenged the $9.4b economic impact figure.07 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapperThe trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.06 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supplyLess than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.16 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Outstanding': Zanda McDonald Award winners announcedIn a first for the award, Maegen Blom represents the aquaculture industry.12 Mar 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIwi wants to buy Takitimu Seafoods site after $9m surplus recordedIn 2022-2023 it had a $2m deficit as Takitimu Seafoods collapsed, with 70 job losses.28 Nov 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farmShane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.28 Nov 02:30 AM
The Country$3b opportunity: Nearly 9000 hectares set aside for Southland aquacultureOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announce five new Aquaculture Settlement Areas.15 Nov 02:56 AM
The CountryAquaculture projects on Fast-track Approvals Bill a 'game changer'Aquaculture NZ says seven projects will create jobs in the regions and boost exports.07 Oct 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'31 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to closeThe joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.11 Jun 04:45 PM
The CountryMarine development set to boost Coromandel aquacultureThe $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.13 May 02:25 AM
The CountrySea farmers set their sights on a bigger bountyIndustry, iwi and government want to double Waikato aquaculture exports by 2044.07 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryTūrangi fish farmers start new aquaponic vegetable projectThe new system will be used for education, and to feed the community.21 Mar 05:35 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ King Salmon finally gets green light to farm fish in Cook StraitNZ King Salmon has finally been given the go-ahead for Blue Endeavour.01 Mar 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySanford directors jump ship, one cites shareholder actionsAnd a question emerges over a director's role as the interim CEO.13 Nov 12:08 AM
The CountryHow Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next levelChief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.23 Jun 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRebuilding Better: What will NZ agriculture will look like, beyond commodities cycle?What is New Zealand agriculture going to look like in the decades ahead?19 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryOyster season 'worst in 26 years'Shucks - this is pretty bad news for fans of the seafood delicacy.24 Aug 06:37 PM
The CountryŌpōtiki wins US contract for $400m greenshell mussels exportThe company will start exporting its popular greenshell mussels (Whakatōhea kutai).28 Sep 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGravy, pork bun, kūmara and meringue. The possible cancer-fighting sea sponges exciting scientistsThey sound like the makings of a nice meal but these sea sponges could help fight cancer.15 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOur blue economy: Bay growing 'world-class' aquaculture industryThe eastern Bay, in particular, could become "a powerhouse" for New Zealand aquaculture.14 Aug 09:00 PM
