The seafood sector has net some gains.

The value of Primary Sector exports have hit a record high, now worth 14 percent of New Zealand's total GDP.

Seafood is forecast to grow by eight percent to $2.1 billion 

Seafood New Zealand Chief Executive Jeremy Helson told Kate Hawkesby it's being driven by good price increases in a few key stocks.

He says rock lobsters, hoki and mussels are all doing well which is encouraging and foreign exchange is also helping.

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The seafood sector has net some gains.
The value of Primary Sector exports have hit a record high, now worth 14 percent of New Zealand's total GDP.
Seafood is forecast to grow by eight percent to $2.1 billion 
Seafood New Zealand Chief Executive Jeremy Helson told Kate Hawkesby it's being driven by good price increases in a few key stocks.
He says rock lobsters, hoki and mussels are all doing well which is encouraging and foreign exchange is also helping.
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