Protesters picket in Queenstown over sewage discharge plan

Wednesday 26 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 26 Mar 2025, 9:58am

In this story Queenstown Lakes District Council

Approximately 50 people protested at a wastewater plant to oppose the Queenstown Lakes District Council's plan to discharge treated sewage into the Shotover River. The council intends to use emergency powers to release 12,000 cubic metres of treated wastewater into the river daily.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 26 Mar 2025, 9:37am

   Protesters kick up stink over Queenstown river sewage plan (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 26 Mar 2025, 9:58am

   Protesters picket in bid to stop Queenstown council sewage plan (opens in new tab)

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