Big changes in board membership and even bigger changes in quota ownership. This coming year will, I hope, be even busier. I'll make a point of not saying any more about that. I would like to single out an industry association for particular thanks. I'm talking about the issue of protecting West Coast North Island Hectors dolphins and the time and effort put in by the Northern Inshore Fisheries Company.
Decisions are still to be made and the issue is quite complex.
But the willingness and goodwill displayed by the Northern Inshore Fisheries Company in talking with affected fishers and other stakeholders has been outstanding. So I thank you. Aquaculture has had another big year, toxic algae notwithstanding. The science and the economic development coming out of this segment of the industry is very exciting, and I feel very positive about its diverse future. The productivity potential and projected increase in exports are impressive.