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Aquaculture (fish and shellfish farming)

Te Ahumoana (pāmu ika me te mātaitai)

Learn about the government's plan for the industry and how we manage it for growth and sustainability.

In this section

I tēnei wāhanga

Introduction to aquaculture and its management

Setting up a land-based fish farm

Setting up a marine farm

Sustainable aquaculture

New Zealand Aquaculture Development Plan

Protecting aquaculture from biosecurity risks

Guidance for aquaculture farmers, preparing for aquatic pests and diseases, research

Aquaculture fees and charges

Aquaculture resources and research

National environmental standards for marine aquaculture

Health and welfare of farmed fish