A Southland aquaculture agreement signed yesterday has highlighted a changed relationship between iwi and the Crown. The Southland Aquaculture Agreement — seven years in the making — was signed in Bluff yesterday. Conservation Minister Kiritapu Allan signs the Southland Aquaculture Agreement in Bluff yesterday. Representatives of Hokonui, Waihopai, Awarua, and Oraka-Aparima Papatipu Runaka, along with Te Ohu Kaimoana chief executive Lisa Te Heuheu and Ms Allan signed the agreement at Te Rau Aroha Marae. Hananui Aquaculture has plans for a salmon farm off Stewart Island which is separate from yesterday’s signed agreement.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 05, 2021 15:32 UTC