19 May 2021

Southland Council urged to rethink mining exploration permit

From Afternoons, 1:17 pm on 19 May 2021

A youth environment group is calling for the Southland District Council to rethink a decision that will allow further coal exploration in Southland. 

Forest & Bird Youth says the Council should have consulted the community first. 

Its chief policy lead George Hobson tells Jesse about the group's concerns.

Forest & Bird Youth chief policy lead George Hobson.

Forest & Bird Youth chief policy lead George Hobson. Photo: Supplied / 2018 All Rights Reserved

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