Celebrating the Women of the Aquaculture Industry in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Our aim is to create space for women to share stories, celebrate achievements, make industry connections and expand their networks, share opportunities, learn from each other, and grow in the industry we are all passionate about.
Two emerging leaders in New Zealand’s aquaculture sector, Kim Kubala and Faamuli (Mu) Paongo, have been awarded Women in Aquaculture Aotearoa (WoAA) leadership scholarships sponsored by Aquaculture New Zealand (AQNZ).
The scholarships are for It’s All About YOU, a leadership development programme delivered by AWDT (Agri-Women’s Development Trust).
The two‑day foundation programme is designed for women at the start, or in the early stages, of their leadership journey. It focuses on building self‑awareness, confidence, and strong leadership foundations that participants can apply in their workplaces and communities.
There were nearly 30 applications from women across New Zealand for the two scholarships. This strong level of interest highlights both the depth of talent in the sector and the demand for leadership development opportunities for women.
WoAA and AQNZ congratulates Kim and Mu on their achievement and looks forward to seeing the positive impact they will continue to make within their workplaces and across the aquaculture sector. Read more about the successful winners
Supporting leadership development is an important part of building a strong, inclusive, and future‑focused aquaculture industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
WoAA 2026 Scholarship Winners
The Aquaculture industry in Aotearoa is full of amazing women doing some incredible mahi. WoAA was made to celebrate women working in and for Aquaculture in NZ.
Please get in touch if you wish to be involved!
Our Supporters
A huge Thank You to the people who have supported us along the way.
