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Industry Links

New Zealand Mussel Industry Council Limited
Since the 1980s, we have seen significant growth in the Mussel Industry in New Zealand. The Industry is now a major international exporter of an, "environmentally sustainable", product.

New Zealand Seafood Industry Council
Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC) promotes the interests of all sectors of the fishing industry. They provide economic information and advice to the industry, co-ordinate industry resources, and enhancement of the industry's profile in the community.

New Zealand Seafood Industry Training Organisation
SITO facilitates competence-based training across all areas of the industry, including both industry-specific training such as seafood processing, and more generic training like management and information technology skills.

Government Links

Ministry of Fisheries
The Ministry of Fisheries (MFish) was established as a stand-alone agency on 1 July 1995. MFish's primary purpose is to ensure that fisheries are sustainable and that New Zealand’s aquatic ecosystem is healthy.

New Zealand Food Safety Authority
NZFSA was established on 1 July, 2002 to administer regulation in a number of key areas, including: food sale for the domestic market, the primary processing of animal products and official assurances related to their export, the export of plant products, and controls regarding the registration and use of agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines. NZFSA is the New Zealand controlling authority over imports and exports of food and food related products.

FishServe
FishServe provides registry services to the New Zealand commercial fishing industry for the Quota Management System.

The Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand
The Authority’s principal objective is to undertake activities that promote a safe maritime environment, while providing effective marine pollution prevention schemes and a marine oil pollution response system.

Research Links

National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research
Established in 1992 as one of nine New Zealand Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), NIWA’s mission is to provide a scientific basis for the sustainable management and development of New Zealand’s atmospheric, marine and freshwater systems, and associated resources

Cawthron Institute
Activities at the Cawthron Institute include research, advice, and service in their areas of expertise: aquaculture, marine biosecurity, toxic micro-algae, coastal and estuarine ecology, and freshwater ecology. They also perform analytical testing for commercial clients.