Our Farming – New Zealand King Salmon
We operate two freshwater facilities across the South Island of New Zealand. These freshwater sites support our broodstock, hatchery and smolt production.
Our Salmon – New Zealand King Salmon
With over 35 years experience, we are the largest producer of farmed King salmon in the world. A rare and unique species known for its exceptional quality and taste, we manage every step of the process from egg to plate.
New Zealand King Salmon – For the future
We work to fulfil salmon aquaculture’s potential as a positive force for the health of people, nature and our company. We are committed to caring for water in our region. We are a trustworthy and transparent neighbour and community partner.
Our Company – New Zealand King Salmon
The New Zealand King Salmon company was a pioneer in marine salmon farming in New Zealand, utilising King salmon stock introduced from California over 100 years ago. We have been growing and selling King salmon to consumers in Aotearoa and overseas for over 35 years.
Freshwater Farm Locations – New Zealand King Salmon
This site was the first commercial King salmon hatchery established in New Zealand and produces up to 7 million ova per year. Most recently it has also become home to our world-first Ora King TYEE salmon.
NZK – Bold Endeavours – salmon farming in the open ocean
Mar 1, 2024 · Today, we are celebrating achieving final Government approval to proceed with an aquaculture project that will be a New Zealand-first – and a world-first in farming the King Salmon species in the open ocean.
Open Ocean – Blue Endeavour – New Zealand King Salmon
After nine years of research, planning and consultation, in February 2024 we achieved final approval to build New Zealand’s first open ocean salmon farm – Blue Endeavour. All salmon farms in New Zealand are currently located inshore and close to land.
Our Products and Brands – New Zealand King Salmon
Our vision is to farm King salmon here in New Zealand, producing a low-impact, high-nutrition protein and contributing to a sustainable food future. In the meantime, importing Atlantic salmon helps ensure our Kiwi and international consumers can still buy quality salmon at …
Our Operations – New Zealand King Salmon
A wide variety of fresh, smoked and value-added products are dispatched to both foodservice and retail customers under our Regal, Southern Ocean, and Omega Plus brands. The highest quality whole salmon are labelled Ōra King and individually numbered for traceability.
Our Environment – New Zealand King Salmon
Nurtured in the pristine waters flowing from Te Waikoropupū Springs in Tākaka, Golden Bay, our King salmon are raised in protected isolation. The water from the springs is natural and pure with a constant temperature.