Press Releases

Oyster farmers disappointed by Watercare’s ‘final’ compensation decision - 20 March 2026

Marine Consents Extension Bill Hailed as Game Changer - September 2024

Minister Jones to Open AQNZ 2024 Conference - September 2024

NZ Farmed King salmon has a lower carbon footprint than beef, lamb and cheese - June 2023

Media Statement - Proposed Christchurch discharge - 6 March 2026

Response to Nelson marine funding boost - January 2026

Watercare settlement offers short-term relief for Mahurangi oyster farmers - November 2025

Opinion Article: Standing with Mahurangi - Protecting the future of all marine farmers by Aaron Pannell, Chair of NZ Oyster Industry Association - October 2025

International ‘fishfluencer’ to address AQNZ conference - September 2025

Celebrating Wāhine in Aquaculture - September 2025

Free Trade Agreement Under-utilisation Overstated - September 2024

Majority of Trade Crosses Borders at Lowest Tariff Rates - September 2024