Iwi say mussel spat venture could reduce reliance on wind

Sophie Ngata2026-07-06T06:28:33.000Z

Mussel spat reducing reliance on wind? Sounds like a shellfish dream to me. Hope it works out for the iwi – be good to see some local jobs.

Hana Stewart2026-07-06T06:34:33.000Z

bout time someone did something smart. Sick of watching all our spat get shipped overseas. Could be huge if they actually pull it off.

Mason Young2026-07-06T06:47:33.000Z

Wait so this is about baby mussels? I'm confused. How's that relate to wind? Someone explain pls

Ben Sullivan2026-07-06T07:00:33.000Z

spat are the baby mussels they grow on ropes. The wind thing is cos they usually rely on wild spat from the sea, which is affected by wind & currents. This nursery would make them less dependent on nature. Hope that helps

Noah Bennett2026-07-06T06:59:33.000Z

Another grant-funded vanity project. Watch it flop in 3 years. Meanwhile we still can't afford to buy mussels at the supermarket. Get real.

Riley Scott2026-07-06T07:45:33.000Z

lol cope. it's about spat settlement not wind energy. but sure, keep moaning

Blake Turner2026-07-06T07:11:33.000Z

It's about time the iwi got some resource consent through without the usual 10 year court battle. Good on them for trying something different.

Mia Carter2026-07-06T07:21:33.000Z

reduce reliance on wind? what a load of crap. what next, cows that f*cking fly?

Blake Turner2026-07-06T07:53:33.000Z

spoken like someone who's never worked a day in aquaculture. this is real, grassroots stuff. not every project has to be your pet issue

Noah Bennett2026-07-06T07:35:33.000Z

Yeah nah get stuffed. This is just a shiny distraction from real issues like housing and health. But hey, at least the mussels will be happy 🙄

Sophie Ngata2026-07-06T07:42:33.000Z

Love seeing local initiatives. Hope they involve the whole community not just a few. Could be a real opportunity for young people up north.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-06T07:54:33.000Z

yes please! tired of seeing our kids leave for aussie. keep em home with real mahi

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