Reaping pink gold from South Island hydro canals - caviar harvest

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon in the Mackenzie District began experimenting with caviar three years ago and is in the midst of its short harvest period. Sally Murphy caught up with the company's chief executive David Cole.Caviar is traditionally known as a delicacy plucked from wild fish in the Caspian sea but it's also being farmed right here in New Zealand. Mt Cook Alpine Salmon in the Mackenzie District is in the midst of its short caviar harvest period. It began experimenting with the specialty three years ago.Chief executive David Cole tells us more.You can also read more here.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details