Kelp Blue
Aotearoa
New Zealand’s long history of living in harmony with nature and deep knowledge of the marine environment, together with having the ideal conditions to cultivate giant kelp, make it a clear choice for our second operating location.
The cold, nutrient rich waters of the South Island have long provided the perfect growing conditions for Macrocystis Pyrifera, also known as giant kelp or bladder kelp.
Currently in New Zealand, we cultivate locally sourced Macrocystis Pyrifera in our onshore hatchery in Bluff to outplant back to marine farms in Akaroa Harbour. We then trim the top of the kelp forest canopy, leaving the forest to grow and marine life to stay. Through a biorefinery approach, we process the bioactive components into products, starting with a liquid biostimulant for agricultural purposes. Globally, Kelp Blue has a farm in Namibia, an office in Amsterdam, and are setting up operations in Alaska.
Proposed expansion in Southland
Kelp Blue is proposing to expand our farms of Macrocystis in New Zealand to Southland. We have spent time on the water, are sitting with stakeholders, are studying the opportunity, and we would now like to prepare an application for marine space to farm Macrocystis.
Consultations
Let’s work together. We are actively seeking input and feedback from the community and stakeholders on our proposal.
To enable this, we are organising a series a hui in Southland, are spending time meeting, engaging and listening to individuals and different groups. We invite all feedback, and will be updating this page regularly with further information so please contact us at rimurimu@kelp.blue
Calendar of Consultation Meetings
Friday 12 April 2024
Drop-in meetings
TBC, Invercargill
11am – 1pm
Friday 12 April 2024
Hui on a proposal to
farm kelp in Southland
Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff
4pm, for 4.30pm start
RSVP: rimurimu@kelp.blue
Thursday 2 May 2024
Meeting on a proposal to
farm kelp in Southland
Ocean Beach, Bluff
RSVP: rimurimu@kelp.blue