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What are the national industry organisations in New Zealand?

Aquaculture New Zealand Ltd (AQNZ) is a levy-funded national organisation that provides a collective over-arching representation of the three primary species groups in the aquaculture industry (mussels, salmon and oysters). It is also responsible for meeting the vision and goals set out in the New Zealand Aquaculture Strategy.

The levy-funded New Zealand Seafood Industry Council Ltd also represents the aquaculture industry at the national level. One role of the council’s is providing programmes through the Seafood Industry Training Organisation (SITO).  SITO aims to ensure that both the aquaculture and fishing industry have available the skills and experience needed in order to compete internationally and meet consumer needs. The council also provides policy advice, communication services, information services and trade services to the aquaculture sector, and represents the aquaculture sector’s interests, alongside those of the rest of the seafood industry, to central government.

There are also a number of regional and species-specific organisations. To learn more, contact Aquaculture New Zealand at 03 548 8944 or the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council at 04 385 4005. 

Codes of practice

Industry Codes of Practice have been adopted by salmon, mussel, and oyster farmers.  Beyond that, Aquaculture New Zealand is working with key stakeholders, including NGOs, to establish a national environmental code of practice for the sector. 

Standard Operating Procedures are also recommended to members by regional organisations.