News and Events
News
UN/WHO to Government: Publicise health benefits of fish: The United Nations has recommended that Governments worldwide emphasise the health benefits of eating fish particularly for pregnant women, nursing mothers and for adults to significantly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. More »
In the Bluff: The "Bluff Fisherman Bare It All" calendar is a locally inspired 2011 calendar in which twelve Bluff fishermen bared it all for the sake of the town's pool. More »
2010 New Zealand Seafood Industry Conference: Nutritionist talking about the role of seafood in the NZ diet. More information »
Seafood of the season showcasing pipi: Pipi are the seafood of our childhood and summer holidays and they are a great little seafood you can do lots with. More »
Higher intelligence scores: Fifteen-year-old males who ate fish at least once a week displayed higher cognitive skills at the age of 18 than those who it ate it less frequently. More »
Salmon best for selenium: Research from Massey University suggests that a slice of salmon is the best way to boost levels of selenium, which many Kiwis lack. More »
Events
Every year all around New Zealand there are lots of seafood festivals or other food festivals. It is always a fun family day at these festivals where you try new and exciting seafood. For a list of New Zealand annual seafood festivals »
For more events see the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council's calendar »