Welcome to Seafood New Zealand.
Our Story.
New Zealand is a small, remote, natural paradise with an abundance of seafood harvested in our cold, clean waters. Meet the people that shape the industry and experience the world of New Zealand seafood; its industry, heritage and the valuable contribution it makes to our small nation.
Bluff Oysters
March-July
The Bluff oyster season begins in March and ends in July - dependent on whether or not the yearly quota has been reached.
As no doubt you are aware Bluff Oysters are an iconic New Zealand delicacy, so don't forget to take advantage of the 2012 season!
Bluff Oyster and Food Festival 2012
26 May 2012
This Festival is an annual event showcasing an array of local fresh seafood and delicacies, entertainment and fun-filled competitions. The very popular Oyster Opening and Eating Races, along with the Oyster Sack Fashion Parade always draw huge crowds.
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Auckland Food Festival 2012
2-5 August 2012
Every year tens of thousands of people flock to The Food Show to experience first-hand the latest and most delicious edibles, test-drive innovative new devices and appliances, and witness world-class demonstrations.
Christchurch Food Show 2012
14-16 September
The Christchurch Food Show is a three-day exhibition that has become a firm 'must-attend' event on every food lover's calendar.
Whitianga Scallop Festival
15 September 2012
The Whitianga Scallop Festival in the Coromandel is a weekend of indulgence. It has more than 50 food and wine stalls, seafood demonstrations and cook-offs, scallop shucking and other competitions, as well as live entertainment.
Kaikoura Seafest
6 October 2012
Situated on the northern Canterbury coast, Kaikoura Seafest is an annual festival of local wine and food and a celebration of the abundance of the ocean and all it represents for the Kaikoura region.
Havelock Mussel Festival
Saturday 16 March 2013
Held each year in Havelock, Marlborough, this Festival has great food, wine and beer stalls, mussel related competitions, on-water displays and entertainment and much more.
Whiorau Reserve
Buy fresh fish every Saturday from Whiorau Reserve, Eastbourne (moored boat) - a popular spot, but be quick, the fish sells out fast.
The Mussel Pot
This iconic Marlborough restaurant and cafe specialises in green lipped mussels (or green shell as they are also known) but the menu also features a variety of seafood as well as steak, pastas and even a homemade burger.
Fisherman's Wharf Seafood Eatery & Bar
Come and enjoy a true 'ocean to plate' experience while watching over the Port of Lyttleton.
The Boat Shed Café
Over the water, the historic Boat Shed takes full advantage of its majestic location, enjoying views over Haulashore Island and across Nelson Harbour and their servings include 'Fresh and simple. Food to share.'
Ortega Fish Shack
Focusing on fresh New Zealand seafood, this highly awarded chef and owner creates a unique new Wellington restaurant, with dishes of quality, flavour and integrity. Choose from a menu designed to provide both innovation and old favourites.
Colossal Squid Exhibition
Find out about the anatomy of the colossal squid. Learn the difference between a colossal squid, a giant squid and an octopus. Explore the colossal squid's habitat in the deep ocean of Antarctica.
Martin Bosley's
Chef-owner Bosley has always been adamant that freshness and sustainable catching methods are priorities for his eponymous restaurant; shellfish dishes show respect for raw, natural ingredients, while the trio of seafood tartares consistently impresses with its creativity.
Funk Fish Grill
Funk Fish Grill specialises in fish. That means there is always a choice of seafood, sourced from throughout the country, landed fresh daily, and immediately dispatched on ice.
The Bach on Breakwater
Bach on Breakwater is a modern Kiwi-style bach situated right on the waterfront at the Lee Breakwater in Taranaki's Port area. A mix of rustic natural timbers, corrugated steel and glass, this building, with it's spacious decking areas, overlooks the sea and the shipping harbour.
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The Akaroa Cooking School
Akaroa has a rich and colourful history and not only will you learn how to cook using the finest local, seasonal produce but you will also be punctuated with anecdotal facts and figures from Maori settlement, arrival of the French and important historical chapters that have shaped Akaroa into the place it is today.
Table Restaurant
The award winning Table Restaurant is where food is to be enjoyed, wine savoured and ambiance imbibed. Flavours from around the world are infused with kiwi influence.
Marinovich’s Traditional Seafood
Try the local fish and produce and see what the locals enjoy! There are many quality dishes to chose from coupled with ambience and service.
Okurukuru Restaurant
Okurukuru Licensed Restaurant caters for a la carte dining, with all tables being able to look out over the vineyard as well as take in the coastal scenery.
Pipi’s Café
Pipi’s Café is situated in one of New Plymouth’s most interesting and beautiful settings, experience their colourful rustic atmosphere right on the waterfront with sweeping views of the harbour activity.
Egmont Seafoods Limited
Egmont Seafoods Limited offer a wide variety of fish species and catering products (eg. chips, wedges, green shell mussels, fish bites, oysters etc.)
Gillbanks Fish Shop
A popular fish & chip shop - fresh, good quality fish and yummy chips!
Gusto Restaurant & Cafe
Gusto Restaurant is a spacious dining experience right on the waterfront, with plenty of deck space for outdoor dining on fine days, or warm, cosy waterfront dining indoors on cooler days or nights.
Merediths
Merediths only uses New Zealand produce with Seafood being a big focus – scampi, paua, eels, octopus and fish are all local.
Yellow Brick Road
A fantastic weekly food and wine market showcasing Wellington artisans. Situated alongside Harbourside Market, the City Market ensures Wellington waterfront remains the number one weekend destination for top quality local cuisine and entertainment.
The Reef Seafood Restaurant
The Reef Seafood Restaurant & Bar offers a range of fresh and high quality seafood.
Riverstone Kitchen
Chef Bevan Smith and his wife Monique opened Riverstone Kitchen in November 2006 and their reputation for simple, good food and friendly service continues to grow.
Fleurs Place
Fleurs Place a restaurant, cafe and bar right on the waterfront at the old jetty. Their specialty is fresh fish straight from Moeraki Bay fishing boats. The restaurant is established on an early whaling station site and is built from gathered collectables and demolition materials from all over New Zealand.
Salt Restaurant and Bar
Enjoy fine dining at the Salt Restaurant. Situated right on the water of the Whitianga Marina, the views are superbly complemented by the extensive cuisine.
Kermadec
Beautifully situated in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, Kermadec specialises in premium fresh seafood, selected daily from the local fresh fish market.
Clevedon Coast Oyster Shop
Take a leisurely drive and visit Clevedon Coast Oysters. Premium Clevedon Coast Oysters have been grown in the clean, clear waters of New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf for over a decade.
Westshore Fish Café
Great seafood. Great value. Great service. If you still have room after all the seafood be sure to try their homemade Dutch Apple Pie.
Harbourside Seafood Bar and Grill
Enjoy fresh New Zealand seafood with relaxed à la carte dining, inside or outside on their sheltered balcony with breathtaking views.
Russell Museum
Open every day except Christmas Day
If you are interested in early Maori history of the Bay of Islands, the whaling industry that linked traders from New Bedford throughout the Pacific, early European settlement in New Zealand or the beginnings of the game fishing and tourism industry, then a visit to Russell Museum is a must!
Wairarapa Farmers Market
Every Saturday 8.30am-12.30pm
Fresh from Wairarapa paddocks and the waters off the east coast to Wairarapa plates: locally caught seafood, locally produced vegetables, herbs, cheese, wine, free range eggs, flowers, plants, artisan products, Arabica coffees, olive oil, cider, organic meat, beer, and more.
Harbourside Market
Harbourside Market is the vibrant open-air Sunday-morning shopping venue beside Te Papa. The Market hosts a diverse range of local suppliers including artisans and purveyors of the finest coffee, cheeses, olives, deli meats, fresh fish and delicious hot foods.
Auckland Fish Market
The Fish Market building, hosts a variety of fresh seafood retailers, a boutique food market, restaurants, licensed cafes and the ever popular Auckland Seafood School.
Auckland Seafood School
The Auckland Seafood School is committed to seafood education. Using only the finest ingredients, freshest seafood and innovative seasonal flavour combinations their chef will reveal the secrets to producing mouth-watering seafood meals that you will go on to prepare.
Shed 5
Shed 5 occupies one of the oldest wharf stores in Lambton Harbour. A water’s edge position and in-house fishmonger contribute to its standing as Wellington’s premier seafood restaurant.
Marlborough Sounds
Cruise the pristine Marlborough Sounds and take in the clean, green environment which nutures New Zealand's aquaculture industry. Contact the Havelock Information Centre to find out about the different cruises.
