Aquaculture in your region
Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Background
In Hawke’s Bay demand for aquaculture space is not great at present and environmental conditions are not thought to be highly suitable for aquaculture activities.
Current status
Currently there are no fully operational marine farms in the Hawke’s Bay region, however, Napier Mussels Ltd have been granted consent to develop a 2,469-ha GreenshellTM approximately 5.5 km offshore from Waipatiki Beach. This area has been identified as an Aquaculture Management Area (AMA). A second AMA has been identified for a much smaller four-ha area near Long Point on the western coast of Mahia Peninsula.
Contact information
Coastal Planning Team
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
Private Bag 6006
Napier 4142
Phone: 0800 108 838
Email: coastalplan@hbrc.govt.nz
Website: www.hbrc.govt.nz
Maori Commercial 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.
