Minister Shane Jones expected to push the Government’s plan to fast-track New Zealand’s aquaculture growth toward a $3b target, as the sector opens its annual conference in Nelson today.
What’s at stake? Aquaculture wants certainty, water space, and skills so it can lift value while protecting mana moana and community support.
Background: Government reforms extended marine farm permits and limited consent reviews. Minister Shane Jones set a $3b target by 2035, while the latest figures show exports nearing $660m for the year to August.
Main players: Minister Shane Jones, Aquaculture NZ leadership, and iwi enterprises including Whakatōhea Mussels, Te Aupōuri initiatives, and the Akaroa King Salmon partnership.
New Zealand’s aquaculture industry opens its annual conference in Nelson today with Minister for Oceans and Fisheries and Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones expected to restate his goal of tripling export earnings to $3 billion by 2035.
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Key points
What’s at stake? Aquaculture wants certainty, water space, and skills so it can lift value while protecting mana moana and community support.
Background: Government reforms extended marine farm permits and limited consent reviews. Minister Shane Jones set a $3b target by 2035, while the latest figures show exports nearing $660m for the year to August.
Main players: Minister Shane Jones, Aquaculture NZ leadership, and iwi enterprises including Whakatōhea Mussels, Te Aupōuri initiatives, and the Akaroa King Salmon partnership.
