Posted on Monday 31 October 2022
RNZ – Journalist Samantha Gee attended the Seaweed Summit and spoke to researchers and industry attending the event.
Newstalk ZB – Rob Major spoke about the co-development process behind the Seaweed Sector Framework, the myriad of potential uses for seaweed, and the opportunity Aotearoa has to build up the sector.
RNZ – An overview of the Seaweed Sector Framework, the co-development process and the current state of the sector.
Stuff – Around 220 metres of hatchery grown native seaweed seedlings were planted for the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, in waters off the Coromandel coastline in the Hauraki Gulf (also featured on SunLive).
Waatea News – Iwi are seen as playing a major role in a rimurimu or seafood sector which could bring economic, environmental, social and cultural benefits.
95bFM – Rob Major spoke about the release of a comprehensive industry plan for Aotearoa's seaweed sector to help guide the development of the industry.
China.org – International coverage on the release of our Seaweed Sector Framework and the growing seaweed sector in New Zealand.
Research Professional News – International coverage on how New Zealand’s seaweed industry is in “urgent need” of commercially focused research and trials.