Whiringa-a-nuku 2007
Issue 12b

  1. Why AFL?
  2. The Gift of the Whale: Inupiat hunting
  3. Balance needed in sharing fishing interest
  4. Only 11 iwi organisations left to mandate
  5. Shane Jones hangs up fisheries boots
  6. New Chair for AFL, Sealord
  7. Directors chosen for Te Ohu board
  8. East Coast Iwi celebrates AFL deal
  9. AFL lobster facility opens in Napier
  10. New Sealord CEO demonstrates passion for fishing
  11. Maori fisheries helps build new crab fishery
  12. Scholars embark on Japanese study trip
  13. Aquaculture analyst heads to Japan
  14. Directors for Trusts appointed
  15. North Island eel fishery cut
  16. Maori TV to show fishing documentary
  17. Forestry man for Maori fishing company
  18. Recovery of government costs discussed
  19. Fisheries Amendment Bill delayed further
  20. New role for AFL accountant
  21. New receptionist for Te Ohu Kaimoana
  22. Financial manager moves to US firm

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AFL lobster facility opens in Napier

The Minister of Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia, opened Moana Pacific's new lobster facility in Awatoto, Napier, recently.

Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia unveiled a plaque commemorating the opening of AFL's Moana Pacific lobster facility in Awatoto, Napier. From left, AFL executive chairman Robin Hapi, Napier Mayor Barbara Arnott and, far right, Te Ohu Kaimoana chairman Archie Taiaroa.

The building previously belonged to Hill Country Beef and was bought by Moana Pacific to upgrade its facilities in Hawkes Bay. AFL's executive chairman Robin Hapi said the previous facility at Ahuriri was uneconomic to upgrade and the Awatoto building made better sense.

He said the new building would also help AFL take advantage of new and developing fisheries that are emerging in the region, such as red and king crabs and surf clams.

The unveiling of the plaque at Awatoto followed the opening and blessing of the new Moana Pacific retail store in the Ahuriri shopping complex earlier in the afternoon.

Napier Mayor Barbara Arnott also attended the opening, saying AFL's commitment to the Hawkes Bay region was welcomed.

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