Aquaculture in your region
Chatham Islands
Current status
Currently there is one unused marine farm in the Chatham Islands. In June 2008 a hui was held to discuss the potential of marine farming in the Chatham Islands. The Chatham Island Council is now considering undertaking a study on the economic and environmental feasibility of aquaculture in the Chatham Islands.
Contact information
Chatham Islands Aquaculture issues
David Gregory, Senior Resource Management Planner
Environment Canterbury
PO Box 345
Christchurch
Phone: 03 365 3828
Website: www.ecan.govt.nz
Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004
To find out about the iwi recognised under the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004 contact Raina Meha, Senior Policy Analyst for Aquaculture, Te Ohu Kaimoana at mehar@teohu.maori.nz or by calling 04 931 9500.
For an overview by region of interim harbour and coastal settlement obligations view the Ministry of Fisheries’ Aquaculture Settlement Register.
