Aquaculture in your region

Otago Regional Council

Background

In Otago there has been little demand for marine farming.

Current status

Early in 2005, the Otago Regional Council decided to take the Invited Private Plan Change approach to development of aquaculture management areas. To date, industry has shown little interest in setting up marine farms in Otago so planning for aquaculture management areas has been placed on hold and will be included in the review of the Regional Plan: Coast.

Contact information

Policy and Resource Planning Team
Otago Regional Council
Private Bag 1954
Dunedin
Phone: 03 474 0827
Email: info@orc.govt.nz
Website: www.orc.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.