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Christchurch man fined for attempting to steal Denniston Mine artefacts

The PressRNZWednesday 1 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A Christchurch man has been fined $800 by the Department of Conservation after attempting to steal metal wheels, axles and a chain from the historic Denniston Mine near Westport. The artefacts are associated with the West Coast mine, which closed in 1967.

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First reported by The Press, Wed 1 Oct 2025, 11:38am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 42 minutes
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    Fossicker caught trying to steal artefacts from historic West Coast mine (opens in new tab)

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    Man fined after attempting to steal historic artefacts from West Coast mine (opens in new tab)