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
Sealord Packaging Change Removes 20 Tonnes of Plastic
Credit: Nelsonapp With a simple change in packaging, Sealord has removed 20 tonnes of plastic from its annual waste stream. The switch from plastic wrapped trays to cardboard cartons has seen the huge reduction, which represents nine per cent of the companies annual plastic consumption. Previously, majority of Sealord canned products were shipped in plastic […]
Sealord Support Precautionary Approach to West Coast Hoki Fishery
This winter, fewer hoki have been observed on the West Coast hoki fishing ground outside the 25 mile line, than expected. Observations of fish numbers from the other four hoki fishing grounds are as expected. In response, Sealord joined other quota owners, who collectively own 87% of quota, to meet and agree some precautionary measures. […]