Our History
20 17Industry launches OpenSeas, a transparency tool profiling the credentials of New Zealand fish
2016New Zealand’s three largest orange roughy fisheries achieve MSC certification representing around 70% of the orange roughy catch
2016DWG supports DOC’s Sea Lion Threat Management Plan and makes further suggestions by way of submission
2014New Zealand hake and ling achieve MSC certification
2014DWG supports the establishment of three new marine reserves around the sub-Antarctic islands
2012New Zealand southern blue whiting achieves MSC certification
2011DWG CEO invited as a member on the Prince of Wales' International Sustainability Unit (Marine Programme)
2006Industry proposes the development of Benthic Protection Areas to the New Zealand Government. The following year they are enshrined in law after public consultation on proposals
2005All vessels must follow Environmental Codes of Practice to mitigate environmental interactions and adhere to international best practice
2005Deepwater Group (DWG) Ltd formed to provide a collective voice for deepwater quota owners
2001Hoki achieves MSC certification – the first major whitefish fishery in the world to do so