A New Zealand company on Aglionby Street in Melling, Lower Hutt, that makes AQUI-S, a product for improving fish welfare. AQUI-S is an anaesthetic used when fish are handled, so that they can be moved, sorted or processed with less stress. The New Zealand office is the point of contact for local buyers, and the company's website says people can get in touch for more information about the products and about fish welfare.
Fish welfare is a practical concern for the aquaculture and fishing businesses that work out of the Wellington region, because handling and transport affect fish health and the quality of the product. A company based in Lower Hutt is close to the port and to the local businesses that might use the product.
Our pick in Lower Hutt for a fish farm or processor that wants information on handling fish with less stress.