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Realising Māori success in aquaculture

30 June 2007 - Te Puni Kōkiri media release  

The nationwide hui that Te Puni Kōkiri, in partnership with NIWA, is holding is the first step in providing Māori with the knowledge needed to succeed in the aquaculture industry.

The hui will provide iwi, hapū and marae, and others interested in the aquaculture industry, with information and guidance on three of the four big aquaculture issues:
• region-specific aquaculture science, research and development;
• the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act; and
• the Resource Management Act 1991 planning processes.

New Zealand Aquaculture Ltd will be addressing the fourth big issue, the economic and commercial aspects of aquaculture, at a later date.

Te Puni Kōkiri and NIWA will be supported by representatives from Te Ohu Kaimoana Ltd, the regional council and from the resource management profession. The hui will provide an opportunity to directly kōrero with all the speakers. 

As well as providing information and guidance on aquaculture, it is also hoped that the hui will start a conversation within each region on how iwi can work together and with Te Ohu Kaimoana Ltd to allocate authorisations and participate effectively in the aquaculture industry. 

Upcoming hui are scheduled for:
Northland in Kaikohe at Te Runanga a iwi o Nga Puhi on Friday, 6 July.

Canterbury in Christchurch at the Copthorne Hotel (the Blackwell Room) on Saturday, 14 July.

Hawke's Bay in Hastings at the Angus Inn (Te Mata Lounge) on Friday, 20 July.

Whanganui/Taranaki at the Auto Lodge in New Plymouth on Friday, 3 August.

Wellington in Plimmerton at Hongoeka Marae on Saturday, 11 August.

Gisborne at the Gisborne Hotel on Friday, 17 August.

Hui were held in June for Marlborough, Nelson, Tasman, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

Copies of the fact sheets and information booklet Maori and Aquaculture Development are available on Te Puni Kōkiri's website.