Celebrating Blue and his 34 years at NZKS

May 25, 2026

After 34 years of dedicated service, one of New Zealand King Salmon’s most familiar and respected faces has hung up his boots. Ian “Blue” Walker at his home in Southbridge Ian Walker, known to everyone as “Blue”, joined the company in November 1991 as employee number...

The Ronja King – NZKS’ New Wellboat Arrives in Picton

Apr 28, 2026

After a roughly 70-day journey from Norway, the Ronja King arrived in Picton this morning.   The Marlborough community will be used to seeing vessels of all shapes, sizes, and specialties gliding through the Sounds, but this is the first time anyone would have set...

NZKS welcomes the opening of new salmon feed storage facility at the Westshore warehouse

Apr 1, 2026

Representatives from New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) attended the official opening of the Westshore warehouse yesterday, marking another important milestone in the company’s growth journey. The Westshore warehouse is a purpose-built, 3,200sqm facility at Port...

New Zealand King Salmon supports local recovery efforts for New Zealand’s native long-tailed bat

Mar 19, 2026

New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) in partnership with Forest & Bird’s Te Hoiere Bat Recovery Project, has raised $4,120.10 at this year’s Havelock Mussel & Seafood Festival, to support one of the last remaining populations of pekapeka-tou-roa (long-tailed bats)...

A Step Change for NZKS: Introducing New Zealand’s First Wellboat

Feb 18, 2026

New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) has taken a major step forward in the evolution of its farming operations with the introduction of New Zealand’s first wellboat, the Ronja King. Image: The ‘Ronja King’ – New Zealand’s first wellboat, a 57-metre-long live...