2015-2017 Media Releases and Updates

May 2017

Preferred Tenderer for Harbour announced

Consortium selected.

October 2016

First Harvest

Whakatohea Mussels Ltd ready to harvest first load of mussels for local commercial market.

September 2016

Month of milestones

Significant milestones achieved as the project moved through the validation stage.

Endorsement for Opotiki Aquaculture

Endorsement for Opotiki Aquaculture from Prime Minister John Key

Aquaculture NZ - Mussels by Opotiki for Opotiki

Great article focusing on employment opportunities.

May 2016

Applicants announced for harbour design and construction

Opotiki announces successful applicants for harbour design and construction.

Mussel Farm Development Moving Forward

Opotiki Mussel Farm Development Moving Forward

February 2016

Procurement Starts for Harbour Entrance

Interest high as Opotiki starts procurement process for harbour entrance.

October 2015

Government announce investment in technical work

Ministers travel to Opotiki to announce investment to finalise technical work for the Harbour project.

August 2015

Potential Economic Benefits Report

Development of the Opotiki Harbour will reap other benefits to Opotiki on top of an aquaculture industry - report released.

May 2015

Potential Uses and Users for Harbour

As well as aquaculture, the harbour will open up potential for a range of businesses including a mussel processing factory, other seafood processing companies, recreational fishing charters and tourism operators.

Government looking closely at Opotiki Harbour and Aquaculture

Nathan Guy speaks about Opotiki Harbour investment.

Standout opportunity for economic growth

The Toi Moana BoP Regional Growth Study report - Opotiki Harbour Development a standout opportunity for economic development.

January 2015

Update on Harbour Progress

January 2015 one page update on Harbour Project