Articles tagged with King Salmon
$5.3M Māori Development Fund Boosts Businesses, Jobs & Exports in NZ
3 days ago | 62 viewsThe Māori Development Fund has invested over $5.3 million to support Māori-owned businesses in horticulture, aquaculture, and renewable energy, aiming to create jobs, boost regional economies, and expand exports in line with the Government's growth framework. Key investments include $2.6 million for Hineuru Orchards in Hawke's Bay to enhance crop protection and export capacity, and $1.5 million for Akaroa King Salmon to upgrade infrastructure and increase production, generating approximately 50 new jobs. These initiatives promote sustainable development, energy transition, and long-term prosperity for Māori communities while strengthening New Zealand's overall economic success.
Tags: Tama Potaka Parininihi ki Waitōtara Hineuru Orchards Akaroa King Salmon Ōnuku Rūnanga Ngāti Porou Māori Development Fund Māori businesses New Zealand economy Māori Development MinisterInnovative Investment Boosts New Zealand's King Salmon Feed Development for Export Growth
11 months ago | 2612 viewsThe Government is backing innovation to grow New Zealand’s high-value aquaculture exports, with a $455,000 investment from the new Primary Sector Growth Fund to support the development of specialised feed for King salmon, Agriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced today. The $1. 2 million project—led by global aquafeed company Skretting—will design feed tailored specifically for New Zealand’s King salmon, supporting the growth of open ocean farming and helping reduce costs for local producers.
Tags: Government innovation aquaculture exports investment Primary Sector Growth Fund Todd McClay agriculture trade King salmon