New Zealand business sectors host summit and industry awards

The Aotearoa New Zealand Seaweed Association (ANZSA) is hosting its 2026 Seaweed Summit at the New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland on October 5. The summit, themed ‘Seaweed in Action – Delivering Economic, Cultural and Environmental Impact in our Growing Bioeconomy’, aims to present the seaweed sector's investment case to the finance community. ANZSA Chair Michael Lakeman stated the move to Auckland is intended to connect growers, scientists, and entrepreneurs with investors, emphasizing that the sector is transitioning from pilot projects to real revenue and partnerships.

In separate industry news, Advanced Security Group received two honors at the 2026 New Zealand Security Industry Awards hosted by the New Zealand Security Association. Richard Kibby was named the Install and Service Electronic Sector (Corporate) Technician of the Year, and the company won the Outstanding Staff Retention / Culture Development Programme award.