New Zealand offshore salmon farming project denied, despite 'enormous' potential benefits

An independent panel said it made the decision to decline the application with 'a heavy heart.'

Mike Pohio, chairman of Ngāi Tahu Holdings, whose offshore salmon farm application was recently turned down. — Mike Pohio, chairman of Ngāi Tahu Holdings, whose offshore salmon farm application was recently turned down.Photo: Ngāi Tahu Holdings

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Published 7 August 2023, 08:19Updated 7 August 2023, 13:11