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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 

 

 

June 2024 

Meeting on a proposal to

farm kelp in Southland  

TBC, Southland 

RSVP: rimurimu@kelp.blue 

 

 

New Zealand

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