21 Feb 2025

Around the motu: Tess Brunton in Dunedin

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am on 21 February 2025
The Mirror Lakes are known for their spectacular clear water and alpine reflections.

The Mirror Lakes are known for their spectacular clear water and alpine reflections. Photo: Supplied/ National Wetland Trust

Tess talks to Kathryn about a High Court ruling that found Environment Southland failed to protect wetlands, the partnership with global conservation charities to raise $137 million to re-wild some of our largest islands and a three-strikes system to clampdown on Southland's reckless re-cyclers.

RNZ's reporter in Dunedin is Tess Brunton. She covers Otago and Southland.

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