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Path of destruction and dim-wittedness

COMMENT: Think of your least favourite ministry then multiply it by a thousand. That's roughly how much I despise the Ministry for Primary Industries.

Watch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in Opotiki

Check out these mussels, from New Zealand’s first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Fishing reserve approved

The Minister for Primary Industries has approved a customary fishing reserve in Otago Harbour following an eight-year consultation and proposal process.

Fishing watchdog 'compromised'

NZ's decision to monitor fishing practices with a watchdog owned by the industry would not be acceptable in US, Canada or Australia, Govt has been told.

King Salmon confirms listing plans

NZ King Salmon has confirmed its intention to undertake an initial public offering of shares in New Zealand and a listing on the NZX and ASX.

Big fishing companies to launch premium seafood

The Ministry for Primary Industries and New Zealand's big three fishing companies have joined forces to develop a new "Tiaki" category of premium seafood.

Ngai Tahu profits soar

Dip in primary exports tipped

The value of primary exports will fall from unusually high levels over the 2014/15 year before recovering steadily in the following three years.

Lock out fishers and hunters, farming magazine says

A popular farming publication wants farmers to lock out fishers and hunters over what it calls an anti-dairying attitude by their governing body.