Greenwave Aotearoa is paving the way for a sustainable seaweed aquaculture industry in Aotearoa New Zealand

Our Story

Founded by Dr Nigel Bradly with a vision to restore the mauri β€” life force and vitality β€” of Aotearoa New Zealand’s oceans and coastal communities, Greenwave Aotearoa is dedicated to advancing regenerative ocean farming. By combining traditional knowledge with innovative marine science, Greenwave Aotearoa cultivates scalable seaweed farming initiatives that strengthen local ecosystems, promote sustainable livelihoods, and support climate resilience.

Our team of experts includes leaders in marine biology, aquaculture, community engagement, and impact project management. Together, we are advancing a new model for ocean farming that creates opportunities for economic development while ensuring the health and restoration of our marine environments. Greenwave Aotearoa is committed to practical, impactful projects and partnerships that enhance biodiversity, contribute to blue carbon solutions, and empower communities through knowledge-sharing and sustainable development.

Peter Randrup and Ryan Marchington of the Greenwave Aotearoa team with Dave, our Coromandel-based barge operator, on a seaweed deployment day on the Coromandel seaweed farm.

β€œWe know that domestically there is an eagerness to adopt practical ways to diversify the mussel and oyster farming industries and there is significant interest in seaweed farming. Regenerative ocean farming is emerging as an opportunity to leverage existing skill sets and aquaculture experience for positive social and environmental impact while enabling profitable business.”

Dr Nigel Bradly, EnviroStrat CEO

The Post-Pilot Greenwave Aotearoa Team

Dr Nigel Bradly

Founder

Dr Nigel Bradly portrait

Rebecca Barclay

Project Co-ordinator

Rebecca Barclay-Cameron in her happy place wearing a wetsuit on a boat, with water and distant land in the background on a clear day.

Sophie Bradly

Blue Ventures Portfolio Director

Sophie Bradly who is our amazing research assistant and founder of Girls Mean Business, her volunteering work on the side.

Ryan Marchington

Aquaculture Science & Operations Lead

Ryan Marchington, Greenwave Aotearoa Aquaculture Operations Lead, smiling, in a picture showing his mustache, wearing a black shirt against a plain beige wall.

Peter Randrup

Seaweed Innovation Lead

Peter Randrup of Greenwave Aotearoa headshot showing him smiling with a beard in an indoor setting.

Dr Will McKay

Investment and Commercialisation Lead

Dr Will Mackay, a headshot, with short blonde hair and a beard standing outdoors in front of green leafy trees.

Liam Hansard

Save Our Scallops Project Manager

Liam Hansard portrait

Our Partners

The pilot project Steering Group has now been disbanded. We sincerely thank the pilot project Steering Group for all of their participation.

Laurie Beamish

Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki

Ngai Tai ki Tāmaki Trustee Laurie Beamish wearing a dark button-up shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

Lucas Evans

Premium Seas

Lucas Evans, CEO of Premium Seas, headshot showing him smiling with a shaved head, full beard, and mustache.

James Usmar

Forsyth Barr - Financial Advisor

A man taking a selfie indoors with a cityscape of tall buildings with glass windows in the background.

Alison Smith

Communications Lead

Hamish Howard

General Manager

Hamish Howard headshot showing his brown hair and beard standing in front of patterned blue and black background.

Huna Hough

Hatchery / Lab Technician

Huna Hough of Greenwave Aotearoa headshot of this young woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors.

Bruce Hearn

APEX MARINE FARM LIMITED

Ryan Marchington smiling on a boat with rigging equipment visible in the background.
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Our funding partners

We wish to acknowledge and thank our three year pilot project funders, provided by the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund, administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries, EnviroStrat, impact investors and philanthropists. We also wish to thank GreenWave for their ongoing mentorship and support.

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