Sealord Support Kick Starts Boat Build for Nelson Coastguard
Credit: Stuff NZ Nelson Coastguard had put the build of its new $1.4 million state-of-the-art rescue vessel on hold due to COVID-19, however confirmation Sealord is committing $215,000 to support the initiative means local vessel builders have been able to start work this week. Nelson Coastguard Unit president Peter Kara says the current vessel is […]
Fisheries Offer Sea of Opportunities in New Jobs Campaign
Credit: Stuff NZ Filling hundreds of seafood jobs in the top of the south is the aim of a new campaign driven by a regional development body and employers. The Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) programme, Catch a Job, is an extension of its successful fruit-picking programme Pick Nelson Tasman which filled vacancies during harvest season. The agency […]
Sealord Welcomes Staff Innovation During COVID-19
Credit: Stuff NZ As more businesses move into new ways of operating during Alert Level 3, Sealord is show -casing some of the measures it has taken to keep its Nelson-based site safe. Sealord’s chief operating officer Doug Paulin says the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up a number of challenges for Sealord, like it has […]
Sealord Offers Seasonal Work to People with Jobs Impacted by COVID-19
Press release Sealord is inviting people looking for work as a result of COVID-19 to join them for the approaching hoki season. Hoki is one of the most sustainable and commercially valuable fisheries in New Zealand, with a market value of more than $232 million. Sealord owns 30 percent of the hoki quota and employs […]
Sealord Acquires 100% of Tasmanian Salmon Producer, Petuna Aquaculture
Press release Sealord Group Ltd is pleased to announce the purchase of the remaining 50% shareholding of Tasmanian salmon producer, Petuna Aquaculture, from founders Peter and Una Rockliff. Sealord have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Petuna and in 2010 entered into a joint venture agreement when Sealord purchased a 50% shareholding. Peter and Una Rockliff […]
Sealord Announces Stellar Year
Press release Sealord Group Ltd has reported a net profit after tax of NZD $32.2 million for its financial year ended September 30, 2019. The result is 32.6% higher than their 2018 result. Revenue increased 4.5% from the prior year to $359.8 million. Sealord Group CEO Steve Yung said, “The group enjoyed a stellar year […]
Three Winners Announced for the 2019 Sealord Scholarships Programme
Press release Three recipients have been awarded with scholarships to support their tertiary study from 2020. These scholarships are open to children or grandchildren of current Sealord employees, who are entering tertiary study or training following secondary school. The recipients receive a share of $10,000 towards their study costs, every year for four years. Judged […]
Sealord Announces Transition to New CEO
Press release Current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sealord, Steve Yung, informed the Sealord Board of Directors earlier this year of his intention to step down at the end of 2020 financial year. The Sealord Board, are delighted to announce that effective 1st October 2020, Doug Paulin will be taking over as CEO of Sealord Group. […]
Sealord and Iwi Join Forces to Create Opportunities for Growth in Sustainable Fisheries
A collaborative agreement signed today will see Sealord, a major force in New Zealand deep sea fisheries and owned 50% by Māori, work alongside iwi to create growth and value for the business and its shareholders, a fundamental focus of the Māori fisheries settlement. The agreement entitled Nga Tapuwae o Maui (‘following in the footsteps […]
Sealord Supports Government Consultation
