about

Where heritage meets innovation

Ocean Beach has a legacy spanning Māori settlements, whaling, and later, as a site for processing New Zealand’s iconic exports. Today, Ocean Beach carries this lineage forward by transforming into New Zealand’s leading aquaculture and culinary destination, where manaakitanga and sustainable practices are celebrated.

Wild History

A Storied Past

Ocean Beach has seen it all – from early Māori settlements and 18th-century whaling to a thriving freezing works that once made Bluff New Zealand’s largest producer of sheep meat. Now, we’re coming full circle, leading the way in sustainable seafood production and aquaculture.

Our Team

Meet the Visionaries

Behind Ocean Beach is a passionate team committed to pushing boundaries, while honouring manaakitanga in all they do. Our seasoned aquaculture experts bring a unique touch that makes Ocean Beach extraordinary.

Blair Wolfgram
Director

Joe Parata
Site Manager

Mogana Manivannan
Head of Operations

Our Board of Directors

  • Gary Monk ONZM

    Director & Chairman

  • Blair Wolfgram

    Director

  • Dale Smith

    Director

  • Andrea Alfaro

    Director