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AFL Results and Outlook - Jeremy Fleming (1.37MB)
Sealord Strategy - Graham Stuart (318KB)
AFL Culture and brand - Tutekawa Wyllie (1.66MB)
A customers view of NZ Fresh Seafood - Grahame Turk, Sydney Fish Market (3.38MB)
AFL chief executive Jeremy Fleming says the move allows for key staff roles including the chief financial officer and human resources director to work alongside AFL's operating Divisions. A number of the staff from the Wellington office have re-located to Auckland. This also means head office can work more closely to the company's Inshore, OPC, and Aquaculture divisions. AFL owns Moana Pacific, OPC, Kia Ora Seafoods, Prepared Foods Limited in Palmerston North, Pacific Marine Farms and is the Maori shareholder in Sealord Group Ltd.
AFL is owned by all iwi throughout Aotearoa through shares they acquired through the Maori Commercial Fisheries Settlement with the Crown in 1992.
The opening will be conducted by Tainui and Ngati Whatua, while taonga will be gifted to AFL by Ngati Porou (artwork), Ngai Tahu (pounamu), and Ngatiwai (whalebone).
Those attending include AFL Moana Pacific staff at Halsey Street, other staff from Pukekohe, Manurewa and Tauranga as well as key clients, the AFL board and iwi representatives and representatives from Te Ohu Kaimoana.
Announcement made by Te Ohu Kaimoana and released on
30 November 2007
Te Ohu Kaimoana today announced that six directors had been appointed
to the Board of Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL), the commercial arm
of Maori fisheries.
Existing directors Craig Norgate, Keith Sutton and Matanuku Mahuika
have been reappointed to the board and new directors Wayne Peters,
Fred Cookson and Harry Mikaere were also appointed. The recently-appointed
chairman Robin Hapi's term expires in three years. The appointment
of the three new directors increases the board to seven members.
The Chairman of Te Ohu Kaimoana, Archie Taiaroa, said the three new
members would make an added contribution to the work of AFL and replace
director Craig Ellison. Each brings with them expertise and experience
in different sectors of the fishing industry.
Wayne Peters is a lawyer with 26 years' experience in commercial, property
and financial law. Mr Peters started his own legal firm, Wayne W Peters
and Associates, this year after almost 20 years as a partner at Thomson
Wilson Solicitors in Whangarei. He acts for many iwi and hapu organisations
and represents major Northland commercial clients in a wide range of
matters as well as serving on the board of the Auckland Law Society
and the New Zealand Law Society. He has been instrumental in Ngati
Wai fisheries development.
Fred Cookson is a director of Te Ohu Kaimoana and will provide a link
between AFL and its major shareholder. He is a chartered accountant
with 18 years' public practice experience and is a senior partner in
the firm Cookson Forbes KCSM Ltd based in Opotiki. Over the years,
Fred has worked throughout the Waiariki and Tairawhiti districts with
iwi organisations as they manage farming, horticulture, forestry and
fishing assets. Fred has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a member
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand.
Harry Mikaere is trustee of the Hauraki Maori Trust Board and has 30
years' experience in practical, technical and policy aspects of the
New Zealand fishing industry, including more than 20 years aquaculture
experience growing mussels and oysters. He and his wife Ruth own a
number of marine farms in the Hauraki Gulf. Harry is currently an interim
director in Aquaculture New Zealand Ltd, a director of the Ngati Kahungunu
Asset Holding Company, a director of Treaty Tribes Coalition and the
Hauraki Maori Trust Board's nominated director on Hauraki Fishing Group
Ltd and Tai Moana Marine Farms Ltd.
Mr Taiaroa thanked director Craig Ellison for his long contribution
to the development of AFL since its establishment in 2004 and Maori
fisheries in general. Craig, who comes from a family with a long history
of fishing, served as the chairman of Moana Pacific Fisheries from
1998 until it was merged into AFL in 2004 and served as a member of
the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission from 1993 until the passing
of the Maori Fisheries Act in 2004.
For more information, contact
Te Ohu Kaimoana Communications
Glenn Inwood, Phone 021 498 010
Released on 24 September 2007
The board of Aotearoa Fisheries Limited today announced that Jeremy Fleming will be the new Chief Executive for the company.
The leading Maori fisheries company Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL) said today it had sold the Gisborne-based wholesale and retail seafood business currently operating under the Moana Pacific brand to Ngati Porou Seafoods Ltd.
Released on 5 July 2007
Sealord, Aotearoa Fisheries and Sanford would like a reduction in the Hoki Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for the long term
good of the hoki fishery, Sealord and Aotearoa Fisheries Chair Robin Hapi and Sanford Managing Director Eric Barratt said today.
Released on 4 July 2007
Mr Don Collier, Aotearoa Fisheries Limited's (AFL's) Group Management Accountant has been appointed General Manager Aquaculture.
"Don has been a valuable member of the AFL finance team since
the company was formed in 2004. We are pleased he will continue with
the development of AFL's investment in the aquaculture sector, in
particular the farming and marketing of Pacific Oysters."
AFL Executive Chairman, Robin Hapi, said today. Mr Collier will be
accountable for the performance of the aquaculture division and will
provide leadership and management in order to maximise shareholder
value.
"Nearly half the fish consumed as food worldwide was from
aquaculture rather than wild fisheries in the last year. A UN Food
and Agriculture Organisation report shows developed nations imported
33 million tonnes of fish worth over $US61 billion in 2004."
"Aquaculture is a very important component of the AFL investment
strategy, with the company having made a number of aquaculture investments
in the last few years. Additionally, Maori have yet to see the results
of an agreement with the Crown for aquaculture space, and this is an
area that AFL will be focussing on in the coming year," Mr
Hapi said.
Mr Collier was involved in the acquisition of Kia Ora Seafoods and
the recent investment in a Whangaroa oyster farm last month.
Originally from Hastings (Ngati Porou, Kahungunu and Rongomaiwahine),
Mr Collier is a chartered accountant, having gained his BCA at Victoria
University in 1982. He first joined the fishing industry in 2002 after
a successful career in the private sector including three years with
Shell Oil New Zealand, 11 years with Rothmans of Pall Mall (NZ), including
time in the company's Asia-Pacific regional operations team.
Immediately prior to joining the Maori fishing sector, Mr Collier
spent three years at the New Zealand Dairy Board (Wellington) as a
Product Finance Manager, and two years at Te Mangai Paho as Finance
and Administration Manager.
Mr Hapi said that Mr Collier will continue championing the core AFL values of integrity, teamwork, innovation and operational excellence, with the aim of developing and implementing strategic business plans within the aquaculture division.
Reported 1 June 2007
The Maori owned Aotearoa Fisheries Limited today announced a first half years profit for the Group of $18.4m for the period ended 31 March 2007.
CEO Robin Hapi said "this builds on the $15.0m profit achieved
for the same period last year" he described the result as "an
encouraging start to the year in the face of some very significant
challenges both economic and political".
Aotearoa Fisheries Limited also announced today that Mr Hapi had been
appointed as the Chairperson of Sealord Group Limited following the
resignation of Mr Robert McLeod. Mr Hapi noted that the Boards of AFL
and Sealord recognised the significant contribution made by Mr McLeod
in the establishment of AFL and the development of AFL and Sealord
as strong performing businesses.
Mr Hapi said that he was looking forward to his new role as Chairperson of AFL and Sealord, building on the work already undertaken and
helping to shape the future of these two very important investments for Maori.
Reported 1 June 2007
Te Ohu Kaimoana today announced changes to the board of Aotearoa Fisheries
Limited (AFL). "There have been a number of appointments as a
result of the recent resignation of Mr Rob McLeod from the boards of
AFL and Sealord, as well as the board of Te Ohu Kaimoana," Mr
Archie Taiaroa, Deputy Chair said.
Mr Taiaroa said the current Chief Executive of AFL, Mr Robin Hapi,
has been appointed chairman of AFL.
"The appointment of Mr Hapi to the board of AFL is a natural decision
for Te Ohu Kaimoana. Mr Hapi has been the CE of AFL since it was established
in 2004. He was previously the CE of the former Treaty of Waitangi
Fisheries Commission and has been on the Sealord board since 1998.
Mr Hapi has resigned his position as CEO of AFL and AFL will be undertaking
a process to appoint a replacement.
"The appointment will enable Mr Hapi to continue the work he
started as CE which has resulted in AFL becoming one of the eminent
participants in the seafood industry", Peter Douglas, Chief Executive
of Te Ohu Kaimoana, said.
In addition AFL has announced that Mr Hapi has been appointed as the
Chairman of Sealord. "This announcement comes only a matter of
days after the appointment of the new Chief Executive of Sealord, Mr
Graham Stuart, who takes over the role from Mr Doug McKay. An extensive
worldwide search was undertaken for a new CE, and we are fortunate
to have someone of Graham's calibre," Mr Hapi said.
AFL Aquires OPC Fish and Lobster Limited
Announcement made on 2 April 2007
Maori-owned Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL) is continuing to acquire
strategic assets and has bought Whitianga-based OPC Fish and Lobster
Limited (OPC), its associated interests and significant quota portfolio,
AFL Chairman Rob McLeod announced today.
“AFL is extremely pleased to have acquired this much-respected
business,” Mr McLeod said.
“This acquisition further strengthens AFL’s position in
key North Island inshore fisheries and is complementary to the existing
AFL inshore operations.”
Mr McLeod said the company has performed well and provided consistent
profits to its former owner throughout a period of very high exchange
rates in its key markets.
OPC will operate as a division within AFL. OPC General Manager Elisha
Yahel will remain with the business and report directly to AFL Chief
Executive Robin Hapi.
In confirming the sale, the former owner of OPC, Graeme Richardson,
said he was very happy to see the business, quota and other interests
remaining in the hands of an entity with a good reputation and one
that was committed to the future wellbeing of the New Zealand fishing
industry and the Quota Management System.
Mr Richardson said he was proud to have been associated with the New
Zealand fishing Industry for the past 26 years and is looking forward
to the time he will now have to pursue other interests.
Settlement takes place today.
Acquisition of Oyster Business
Announcement made on 28 Feb 2007
We are pleased to advise that Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL) has
today completed the acquisition of the business of Kia Ora Seafoods
Limited (KOSL).
The KOSL business is a specialist producer of Pacific Oysters with
a strong reputation for quality and a respected brand in New Zealand
and our overseas markets.
This acquisition increases the AFL sales of Pacific Oysters to 1.2
million dozen per annum making AFL the largest producer and marketer
of Pacific Oysters in New Zealand.
AFL is delighted to be able to add this business to our growing interests
in the New Zealand seafood sector and to complement our already significant
commitment to the Oyster Industry through our ownership of Pacific
Marine Farms.
Held at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington
Fri 9 Feb 2007A presentation was provided by CEO Robin Hapi at the Shared Fisheries
Workshop held by Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Ltd. This workshop was organised
by Te Ohu Kaimoana in response to the serious threat that the proposal
poses towards the integrity of the 1992 Fisheries Settlement Assets.
The purpose of this workshop was to identify Maori priorities relating
to fisheries management and resource allocation, in particular the
linkages betwween Maori commercial and non-commercial rights that were
guaranteed in the Fisheries Settlement and to develop a comprehensive
response to the Shared Fisheries discussion document released by the
Ministry of Fisheries in November 2006.
The response to the Shared Fisheries discussion document is due on
28 February 2007.
Shared Fisheries presentation
Shared
Fisheries Presentation (1.5MB)
Copy of AFL’s final submission available here
AFL's
Final Submission (2.5MB)
held at Pipitea Marae, Wellington
Fri 2 Feb 2007
Our second Annual Report for the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006 was presented by our Chairman Rob McLeod at our Annual General Meeting which was held jointly with Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Limited on Friday 2 February 2007.
Click here to download the Powerpoint Presentation (11MB).
Media Releases, click to download;
SEALORD PUSHES STRONG YEAR
FOR MAORI FISHING COMPANY
2006 Annual Meeting
held at Pipitea Marae, Wellington
Sat 25 Feb 2006
Our Annual Report to Shareholders for the ten months ending 30 September 2005 was presented by our Chairman, Rob McLeod at our Annual Meeting held jointly with Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Limited on Saturday 25 February 2006.
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presented at the Annual Meeting
held at Pipitea Marae, WellingtonSat 25 Feb 2006
A presentation was provided by our Chief Executive, Robin Hapi entitled 'Customary Needs Provision'. The key purpose of this initiative is the provision and access by whanau and hapu, and Iwi supported hui, to customary fish for the purpose of tangi and hui within their rohe provided through a commercial fishing entity.
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In early October our company entered into a preliminary arrangement to buy a 50% share in Anton Seafoods. The two new shareholders will form a new joint venture seafood company to process fish on behalf of our Moana Pacific brand, Anton's brand plus other contract arrangements.
As a result of these commercial arrangements our wetfish processing operations for our Napier and Gisborne branches will be phased out by 30 November 2005.
Click the links below to read the articles from the Gisborne Herald.
Fish
Processing Moving to Auckland, dated 28 Nov 2005
Fish
Plant Operation Faces Scaling Down, dated 30 Sept 2005
held at Pipitea Marae, Wellington
Sat 16 July 2005Te Ohu Kaimoana convened their Hui a Tau on Saturday 16 July at which our Chairman, Rob McLeod presented our Interim Report for the four months ending 31 March 2005.
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Seafood Week 2005 Annual Seafood Industry Council Conference
held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington
Wed 18 to Thurs 19 May 2005
Te Tirotiro Huarahi
Exploring OpportunitiesThis year Te Ohu Kaimoana and the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council decided to integrate the Maori Commercial Fisheries Conference into the general Seafood Week Conference.
Keynote address given by Rob McLeod, Chairman available here (seafood.pdf 85.4KB)
held at Te Papa, Wellington
Tues 1 March to Thurs 3 March 2005
Kia whakamaha ake nga huarahi Maori ki te Ao Umanga kia hua ai, kia
tupu ai, kia toa ai tatou katoa te ao Maori.
To expand Maori economic pathways: Creating, growing and succeeding
in our future together - ka hua, ka tupu, ka toa!
Presentation notes given by Robin Hapi, CEO as part of the Globalisation panel discussion available here (globalisation.pdf 44.1KB)
Keynote address - Developing Assets - given by Rob McLeod, Chairman available here (chairman_speech.pdf 91KB)
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