There are many ways we go above and beyond providing a commercial dividend for our shareholders. We know that providing for future Māori generations is front of mind for our shareholders and as guardians of Māori fishing assets, we share in that desire.

Moana New Zealand leads the Global Fisheries Scholarship which unfortunately hasn’t been possible for the past two years due to Covid19.

The scholarship offers Māori a unique and rewarding career opportunity for a student to work for a year at Nissui in Japan, our 50% partner in Sealord Group Limited. During their stint in Japan, the scholar learns aspects of the seafood industry from aquaculture to processing, food safety and food technology, sales and marketing, all while immersing themselves in daily Japanese life.

Ngāi Tahu fisher, William Parata, is spending time in Japan following a year of intensive Japanese lessons. The successful collaboration between Sealord, Nissui and Te Ohu Kaimoana has been integral in attracting and growing key talent within the seafood industry.

Currently Moana New Zealand has five recipients of this scholarship working within the business and we are proud to have the opportunity to continue to offer this programme and ensure its future success.

1. Jason Ashford – International Regional Sales Manager
2. Nathan Reid – Harvest and Supply Manager
3. Hohepa Rauputu – Oyster Operations Manager
4. Ray Kearns – Fin Fish Production Manager
5. Willie Parata – Quota and Supply Planner