Food and processing

The production, processing and export of food products is particularly significant for Southland. Locally sourced primary produce includes a wide range of seafood, crops, meat, poultry and dairy.

Southland is renowned for a number of primary produce which finds its way into restaurants and cafes both locally and throughout the country. Seafood, including oysters, crayfish and paua, is a sought after delicacy sourced from Southland. Another delicacy is the Muttonbird, which is harvested by local Iwi in an annual tradition.