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SFF Futures projects: seafood and aquatic
The projects are listed according to their start dates. The latest project is at the top.
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Project start: 21 September 2021
Project length: 1 year
MPI funding: $120,000
Industry funding: $20,000
Industry partner: Ngai Tumapuhia a Rangi ki Motuwairaka Inc
Region: East coast of the North Island
This project provides the basis for securing future investment for a developmental programme to increase marine sustainability of kapata kai (traditional/ feral food stocks) across the region of Ngāti Kahungunu. Tangata kaitiaki, hapū, marae and customary gatherers will wānanga (workshop) to assess capability and develop the programme. This will include a plan that upholds the tīkanga (customary practice) of mahinga kai (safeguarding natural resources) alongside the current fisheries management regime.
Recreational fishing self-reporting system
Project start: 7 March 2021
Project length: 1 year
MPI funding: $60,000
Industry funding: $40,000
Industry partner: Fish Mainland
Region: South Island
This project will develop a self-reporting app for recreational fishers in the South Island Blue Cod Fishery, creating more reliable statistics and data regarding trends in catch and effort for blue cod and bycatch. Information provided will help to ensure the sustainability of the fishery and will better inform management decision making for the shared fishery.
Evaluating management procedures and development of a Harvest Control Rule for BCO 5
Project start: 1 March 2021
Project length: 1 year
MPI funding: $32,000
Industry funding: $48,000
Industry partner: BCO 5 Association Inc
Region: Southland
This project pilot will develop and simulate testing of a variety of harvest control rules for the Blue Cod fishery in the South Island. Fish stocks are currently assessed every five years. This project suggests that total allowable commercial catch be monitored yearly and adjusted based on the health of the fishery to promote sustainable management and prevent overfishing.
Te Moana-a-Toi Aquaculture: Business Case for Nga Iwi Te Rohe o Te Waiariki
Project start: 1 February 2021
Project length: 6 months
MPI funding: $546,000
Industry funding: $230,400
Industry partners: Te Kotahitanga 0 Te Arawa Waka Fisheries Trust Board
Region: Bay of Plenty
This project will develop a set of models and business cases to inform potential iwi investment in aquaculture in the Bay of Plenty. It aims to promote growth in the region and aquaculture industry, establishing processes and technologies that can be transferred to other regions and industries.
Marine sector adaptation strategy
Project start: 17 November 2020
Project length: 1 year
MPI funding: $165,000
Industry funding: $179,700
Industry partner: The Aotearoa Circle Trust
Region: Nationwide
The project will develop a long-term adaptation strategy for New Zealand’s seafood sector that seeks to reduce climate-related risks, build resilience, and capture emerging opportunities. The strategy will form a framework for coordinated and complementary action by government, iwi, businesses, civil society, and science providers. It will include impact indicators and priority actions to be implemented by key stakeholders.
Transforming mussel waste into valuable product
Project start: 17 November 2020
Project length: 9 months
MPI funding: $313,000
Industry funding: $471,000
Industry partner: Environmental Decontamination (NZ) Limited
Region: Auckland/Tauranga
Currently, mussel shell waste is sent to landfill at a cost to both producers and the environment. This project will assess the potential of an innovative mechanochemical technology to transform mussel shells into calcium carbonate products for use across industry sectors.
Māui drone project
Project start: 6 May 2020
Project length: 1 year
MPI funding: $529,000
Industry funding: $695,600
Industry partner: WWF New Zealand, Moana New Zealand, Sanford
Region: North Island
This project is developing a cutting-edge system using a drone equipped with artificial intelligence to survey coastal habitats, and find and track Māui dolphins. The data gathered will improve our understanding and protection of this critically endangered species, and will be used to find ways to best protect them.
Drone project to aid protection of Māui dolphin – Government media release
Māui Drone Project – using technology to save the Māui dolphin (3.34) – YouTube
