Fish farm tenders sought for Coromandel zoneLAWRENCE SMITH/FAIRFAX NZ Two hundred and forty hectares in the Firth of Thames are up for tender. Tenders are open for a spot in the North Island's first fish farming zone, but the plan is generating mixed feedback. The Coromandel Marine Farming Zone is about 300 hectares in size, and sits in the Firth of Thames, west of Coromandel Town. READ MORE:* 'Undisclosed party' interested in Coromandel fish farming, financial flamboyance required* Ocean farmer's ecosystems give value to waste* Fish farming venture dips cautious toe in the waterAnd it's not the first time the Coromandel fish farming idea has been put out to the public - the zone was created in 2011. But Coromandel Marine Farmers' Association chairman Gilbert James said it would be a big call for anyone looking to apply.

Source: Stuff January 30, 2017 07:17 UTC