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

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...
NZK – Bold Endeavours – salmon farming in the open ocean

NZK – Bold Endeavours – salmon farming in the open ocean

Mar 1, 2024

Nine years ago, we started the resource consent and consultation process for its Blue Endeavour open ocean salmon farm. Today, we are celebrating achieving final Government approval to proceed with an aquaculture project that will be a New Zealand-first – and a...
NZKS Granted Consent to Farm in the Open Ocean

NZKS Granted Consent to Farm in the Open Ocean

Nov 11, 2022

New Zealand King Salmon has been given the green light to begin farming the first open ocean finfish site in New Zealand. Following a hearing in Blenheim last year, commissioners have just announced their decision to approve the Blue Endeavour application. “We’re...
NZKS wins two Seafood Stars Awards

NZKS wins two Seafood Stars Awards

Oct 9, 2020

New Zealand King Salmon were thrilled to be awarded two Seafood Stars Awards by Seafood New Zealand, the Covid-19 Response Award and the Future Development Innovation Award. The Seafood Stars Awards, now in their fifth year, are presented to those who showcase...
New Zealand King Salmon applies for open ocean farming

New Zealand King Salmon applies for open ocean farming

Aug 6, 2019

Media Release 6 August 2019   New Zealand King Salmon is taking a step towards the future in applying for resource consent to farm in the open ocean, north of Marlborough in the Cook Strait. Once the application is approved, the company intends to commission an...