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Sealord Group, welcomes the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries’ announced proposal to reform the outdated Fisheries Act. group of people standing on a baot, blue skys in Nz

Sealord Supports Fishing Industry Reforms

02/12/2025
Three men standing and holding new fertiliser that is being launched -by-product of fishmeal.

Sealord Makes a Splash into Garden Fertiliser Market

10/21/2024
sealords fishing boat in the ocean the boat is blue and white

Sealord Questions Accuracy of WWF’s Nature Positive Report

10/17/2024
seal climbing ontop top of sealords fishing net in the ocean

New Measures Successfully Reduce Fur Seal Captures for Sealord

10/14/2024
Smiling man with short dark hair, glasses, and a salt-and-pepper beard, wearing a black sweater, standing in front of a scenic ocean and mountain backdrop

Sealord To Receive Multi-Million Dollar Funding Boost from Government

09/02/2024
Two people standing on stage holding the Future Adaptation Award, with the blue and white Sealord logo displayed in the background, celebrating Sealord’s recognition at the 2024 Seafood Star Awards for its significant sustainability efforts.

Sealord Sustainability Excellence Awarded

08/12/2024
Sealord fishing vessel docked beside industrial buildings, representing the acquisition of Christchurch-based Independent Fisheries, including vessels, quota, crew, and facilities

Sealord Confirms Purchase of Independent Fisheries

02/01/2024
Large commercial fishing vessel sailing through calm turquoise waters with hills and coastline in the background under a clear blue sky.

Sealord Announces Purchase of Independent Fisheries

09/15/2023
Sunlight streaming through a lush green forest filled with native trees, ferns, and surrounding bush and scrub

Te Arawa and Sealord Partnership Transitions Unproductive Land to Native Forest

09/01/2023
underwater photo of school of fish in s swimming in a spiral shape

Have Fish for Dinner, Help the Environment

08/31/2023
close up shot of rusty chains and green rope intertwined with each other

Sealord Recycling Fishing Nets

08/10/2023
three children huddled around holding a phone in landscape view showing the Sealord is launching its updated educational fishing game app

Selective Fishing is the Name of the Game

06/01/2023
group of factory sealord staff huddled around for a photo n their hair nets, high vis uniform

Celebrating Seafood – Our People, Produce and Place

02/14/2023
Tuuta the company’s new Board chair from wearing a light blue shirt and navy blazer posing in front of a white background

New Chair for Sealord Board

02/08/2023
Ricky Smith and Sage Toilalo, from Samoa, standing in a factory wearing yellow overalls, as the first workers to join Sealord’s wetfish factory under the Government’s overseas seafood process worker scheme

Sealord Seeking Accommodation for Overseas Workers on Government’s Seafood Process Worker Scheme

11/17/2022
Bird’s-eye view of three men standing in front of five classic cars—red, blue, and red—at the Sealord Charity Classic Car Show. held in Nelson nz

Sealord’s Charity Car Show – Pride and Joy at the Port

11/16/2022
sealord fishing boat is underway in the open ocean, the boat is blue and white, mountains in the distant background

Most Green Voters Don’t Support Ban on Bottom Trawling

09/08/2022
Smiling man wearing a white shirt and green pounamu pendant, standing in front of a dark blue background with a thick nautical rope.

Poll Shows Kiwis Support Sustainable Seamount Fishing

08/30/2022
Sealord factory staff working on the convey belt wearing safety gear, headphones, mask and hair net

Sealord’s SoS to Office Staff for Factory Floor as Labour Crisis Hits Hoki Season

07/07/2022
people walking down footpath with cars parked along side during the day.

Vox Pops Signal Kiwis Accept Seamount Fishing When Sustainable

07/01/2022
Group of smiling Sealord factory staff wearing hair nets and white overalls, waving at the camera in front of the Sealord factory building

Celebrating a Win for Inclusivity and Diversity

06/30/2022
Overhead view of fish swimming in water, captured from above to show their movement and the surrounding aquatic environment

Fish Quota Management Paired with Seamounts Count

05/26/2022
CEO of sealord standing in front of sealord branded blue and white boat wearing a white shirt and smiling at the camera.

Sealord Plan to Close Seamounts in New Zealand Exclusive Economic Zone

05/17/2022
CEO of sealord standing in front of sealord branded blue and white boat wearing a white shirt and smiling at the camera.

Sealord Announces “Breakthrough” Plan for Fishing Seamounts

04/22/2022
Crew members wearing safety gear working with fishing nets on the deck of a commercial fishing vessel at sea.

Fisheries Group Opposes Ban on Bottom Trawling of Seamounts

11/12/2021
Man wearing high-visibility clothing standing next to a Sealord fishing vessel with a clear blue sky in the background.

High Tech Future of Fishing

11/05/2021
Seal relaxing on a plastic sun chair in a pool, playfully symbolising Sealord’s commitment to marine life and sustainable ocean practices Nz

Molly the Fur Seal Thriving After Being Nursed Back to Health

11/04/2021
Sealord Lemon Pepper Crumb Hoki Fillets – boxed packaging showing 6 golden crumbed fillets with cracked pepper and lemon wedges.

Sealord Accepts Foodstuffs North Island Product Range Proposal

10/22/2021
Two people standing in front of the rear window of a parked car displaying the Te Piki Oranga logo, with buildings and a hedge visible in the background.

Help for Maori to Access Health Services

10/21/2021
Man in high-visibility gear standing on a boat with a pile of blue and green ropes and fishing equipment behind him.

Turning the Ship Around – Sealord on Embedded Sustainability

10/21/2021
lobster on a white square plate with lemon wedges next to it placed on a wooden picnic table

Cancelled Conference See Lobster on the Menu in Nelson

08/20/2021
fishing boat headed out to sea, cloudy day and a calm ocean, Nz

New Zealand Fishers Call for Fact-Based Decisions on Trawling

08/06/2021
sealords ceo and workers huddleded together for a photo standing infront of the port, blue skies in NZ

Sad Memories as Myanmar Workers Rally to Help Refugees ‘Running for Their Lives’

07/23/2021
CEO of sealord standing in front of sealord branded blue and white boat wearing a white shirt and smiling at the camera.

Sealord Offers School Hours for Hoki Season

04/07/2021
Two Sealord managers toasting with wine glasses in front of a projector screen displaying a new fishing vessel.

New $6 Million Fishing Vessel Boosts Jobs in Nelson and West Coast

03/16/2021
sealords CEO in a life jacket with others surrounding him, try out the new sealords rescue life vessel Nz

New Rescue Vessel Enhances Ability to Save Lives at Sea

03/13/2021
Sealord’s blue and white fishing vessels lined up dockside at the Sealord wharf.

Sealord Announces Successful Year

12/22/2020
Sealord staff smiling and waving at the camera, wearing factory uniforms, hair nets, and earmuffs outside the Sealord processing facility.

International Demand for Fish Creates More Jobs at Home

10/28/2020
Sealord fishing vessel Ocean Dawn at sea, front view with a pink and purple sunset sky on the horizon.

Sealord Comments on Ocean Dawn Incident

07/24/2020
Sealord company flag waving on a tall pole, prominently displayed against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds, presence in the seafood industry

Joint Media Release: Sealord, Moana & Sanford

07/02/2020
Three Sealord employees wearing high-visibility gear standing together inside a seafood processing factory.

Sealord Support Kick Starts Boat Build for Nelson Coastguard

05/28/2020
Sealord NZ employee wearing yellow overalls, gloves, and a safety helmet, smiling while holding a container of fish inside a seafood processing factory.

Fisheries Offer Sea of Opportunities in New Jobs Campaign

04/30/2020
Sealord CEO and factory worker standing next to a COVID-19 safety sign; the worker holds a drill, and the CEO holds two water bottles, showcasing safe operations during Alert Level 3.

Sealord Welcomes Staff Innovation During COVID-19

04/27/2020
Factory line of Sealord workers wearing blue gloves, standing side by side and processing seafood in a clean, controlled environment.

Sealord Offers Seasonal Work to People with Jobs Impacted by COVID-19

03/24/2020
Calm sea with three salmon farming nets lined up in the water, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cloudy sky.

Sealord Acquires 100% of Tasmanian Salmon Producer, Petuna Aquaculture

01/30/2020
Sealord vessel floating on calm water with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.

Sealord Announces Stellar Year

12/19/2019
Young woman with blonde hair wearing a black top, taking a selfie against a plain white background

Three Winners Announced for the 2019 Sealord Scholarships Programme

12/18/2019
Sealord Chief Executive Officer smiling at the camera with the ocean, distant Sealord vessel, and mountains in the background.

Sealord Announces Transition to New CEO

09/04/2019
ChatGPT said: Sealord representative and iwi member greeting each other with a traditional Māori hongi, celebrating their partnership agreement with cultural respect and unity.

Sealord and Iwi Join Forces to Create Opportunities for Growth in Sustainable Fisheries

03/26/2019
Sealord fishing vessel sailing in New Zealand waters, surrounded by the open ocean.

Sealord Supports Government Consultation

02/13/2019
Man wearing glasses and a blue button-up shirt holding two trays of canned tuna, standing in front of a lush green garden with trees in the background.

Sealord Packaging Change Removes 20 Tonnes of Plastic

09/29/2018
Front end of Sealord’s blue and white fishing vessel with company logo visible, out at sea against the open ocean backdrop.

Sealord Support Precautionary Approach to West Coast Hoki Fishery

09/26/2018
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