Two protesters descend from Denniston Plateau coal bucket

Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 19 Aug 2025, 4:27pm

In this story Bathurst Resources, Climate Liberation Aotearoa

Rach Andrews and Tāmati Taptiklis from Climate Liberation Aotearoa have ended a three-week protest. The pair, who abseiled into a giant metal coal bucket via an aerial ropeway, have now descended from the Denniston Plateau.

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1. RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 3:53pm

   Two protesters leave Denniston Plateau coal bucket after three weeks (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 19 Aug 2025, 4:27pm

   Protesters leave coal bucket above Denniston Plateau (opens in new tab)