Reviving the mauri | lifeforce and vitality of our ocean and coastal communities through regenerative ocean farming

Peter Green, UK-based seaweed expert and author of the Paxtier Report, joined Mark Leishman on RNZ to discuss insights from his New Zealand visit, hosted by Greenwave Aotearoa for the Kelp for Climate Tour. In the interview, Peter highlighted the potential for New Zealand’s native seaweed species in high-value markets and discussed Japan’s approach to valuing seaweed ecosystems for their carbon capture benefits, supporting both kelp restoration and community well-being. Listen to Peter’s full insights on RNZ with Mark Leishman.

This article highlights Greenwave Aotearoa’s landmark achievement of completing the first commercial planting of Gigartina seaweed in the Coromandel. This milestone reinforces our commitment to establishing a seed-to-sale seaweed industry within Aotearoa, creating income and jobs for coastal communities.

In this episode of the Primary Matters Podcast, Hook, line and sinker, Carol Styles joined our team during an outplanting trip in the Hauraki Gulf to learn more about Greenwave Aotearoa and the feasibility of farming seaweed.

EnviroStrat’s Dr Nigel Bradly features in this Lap of Luxury episode to showcase the initiatives happening in the Hauraki Gulf, including the establishment of a fund as a bespoke ‘environmental subsidy’ for future Greenwave Aotearoa farmers.