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Aquaculture (fish and shellfish farming)

Te Ahumoana (pāmu ika me te mātaitai)

Find out how to set up an aquaculture farm and get advice and guidance. Learn about the government's strategy 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

Aquaculture strategy for New Zealand

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

Who to contact

If you have questions about aquaculture, email info@mpi.govt.nz

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