Government loan to support aquaculture centre near Bluff
Thursday 14 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Shane Jones, Regional Infrastructure Fund, Southland
A $2.2 million government loan has been announced to expand an aquaculture facility at Ocean Beach. The funding aims to support a centre of excellence that grows pāua in purpose-built tanks. Regional leaders suggest this investment could help develop a potential $1.5 billion industry in Southland.