NZKS granted consent to farm in the Open Ocean

New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) has been granted consent to farm finfish in the open ocean, the first of its kind in New Zealand.

After a hearing in Blenheim last year, commissioners have given the go ahead for the Blue Endeavour application.

NZKS Acting Chief Executive Graeme Tregidga said the decision is a “significant” one for the aquaculture industry.

Open ocean farming is part of the company’s long-term strategy, however the current focus remains on inshore farming production.

NZKS will now study the decision and associated conditions before coming up with an implementation plan.