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Akaroa King Salmon proudly wears ‘small farmer’ badge

New chief executive Stewart Hawthorn says it’s not about making a quick buck.

Akaroa King Salmon has two marine farms in Akaroa Harbour.

Kate McVicar Fri, 23 Jan 2026

Salmon farming typically conjures images of open ocean and coastal harbours – not rural, inland North Canterbury.

However, as Akaroa King Salmon chief executive Stewart Hawthorn points out: "You can't farm salmon without fresh water." 

Sandwiched between mountain ranges, some 200 kilometres away

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Kate McVicar Fri, 23 Jan 2026
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