Salmon Farming
Unusual mortality rates in Marlborough farmed salmon

Unusual mortality rates in Marlborough farmed salmon

MPI has just released a fact sheet on the recent unusual mortality rates in Marlborough farmed salmon. The fact sheet notes: At the time of the 2020 event, MPI tested tissue samples from dead fish but could not find a definite cause. The Ministry concluded that there were likely to be multiple factors at play including the...
Future pathways for aquaculture in New Zealand

Future pathways for aquaculture in New Zealand

It is now six weeks since the Supreme Court released its judgement on New Zealand King Salmon’s expansion in the Marlborough Sounds.  The Court found that a proposed salmon farm at Paparua, Port Gore, did not uphold the principles of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement.  The judgement means that only three of the original...
New Zealand King Salmon decision provides a way forward

New Zealand King Salmon decision provides a way forward

The Institute has been following the application by New Zealand King Salmon to farm nine sites in the Marlborough Sounds. The application forms part of our One Ocean project; in order to develop foresight over public policy it was critical to understand how the current system works in practice. What we learnt about the process up to...
What's In The Farmed Salmon You Eat?

What’s In The Farmed Salmon You Eat?

Earlier than I had expected, King Salmon is again in the news – this time for ‘not delivering’  on levels of Omega 3 promised on packaging and ‘delivering copper and zinc levels’ that exceed guidelines in the environment. This week Consumer Magazine, in their article Salmon Run have revealed that (i) vegetable and abattoir products...
We have all heard of 'green wash', but what about 'job wash'!

We have all heard of ‘green wash’, but what about ‘job wash’!

The High Court Judge Dobson has rejected the appeals by residents group Sustain Our Sounds and the Environmental Defence Society, meaning that the four new salmon farms approved earlier this year will go ahead. At the heart of the matter is whether the national benefits will, in effect, exceed the national risks and costs? The...
New Zealand King Salmon: Was it a good decision for New Zealand?

New Zealand King Salmon: Was it a good decision for New Zealand?

On 22 February 2020, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) published the Board of Inquiry’s final report and decision on New Zealand King Salmon’s (NZKS) application to establish nine new salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds. The Board approved four of the nine farms, with conditions. This means up to 19,000 tonnes per annum of additional...
How a 17-Year-Old Says ‘No' to New Salmon Farms

How a 17-Year-Old Says ‘No’ to New Salmon Farms

Photo: Marlborough Express Last Thursday I had the privilege of listening to 17-year-old Leona Plaisier’s presentation before the Board of Inquiry hearing the NZ King Salmon proposal. NZ King Salmon, who sells salmon in New Zealand under the Regal and Southern Ocean brands, aims to establish another nine salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds in addition...
Our submission on the King Salmon proposal.

Our submission on the King Salmon proposal.

The McGuinness Institute has just completed an indepth submission on New Zealand King Salmon’s application for resource consent to expand their salmon aquaculture operation in the Marlborough Sounds. One of our key concerns is that there are many stakeholders who have an interest in how the Marlborough Sounds is used and developed in the long term. Until...
Gareth Morgan says salmon farming decision sets huge precedent. Submissions close today at 5pm.

Gareth Morgan says salmon farming decision sets huge precedent. Submissions close today at 5pm.

Gareth Morgan believes the EPA decision on salmon farming in the Marlborough Sounds potentially sets a huge precedent. The Institute agrees  with Gareth Morgan: We need a game plan for aquaculture. Make a submission to the EPA  by 5pm today. Image of Hector’s dolphin and calf  from DOC.  
Important salmon farming submissions close 5pm, Wednesday 2nd May!

Important salmon farming submissions close 5pm, Wednesday 2nd May!

New Zealand King Salmon plans to establish nine new salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds. We think this proposal deserves informed public debate. It is not only important for Marlborough, but for all of New Zealand as it is a national treasure worth preserving for future generations. There is still time to make a submission. The...