Southland man fined for harassing sea lion in the Catlins

Thursday 24 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 24 Jul 2025, 7:29pm

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A man has been fined $400 for harassing a sea lion at Tautuku Beach in January. Residents reported seeing motorists and trail bike riders taunting the animal for two consecutive days on the south Otago coast.

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1. RNZThu 24 Jul 2025, 7:11pm

   Man fined $400 for harassing sea lion in the Catlins (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 24 Jul 2025, 7:29pm

   Man fined for harassing sea lion on Catlins beach (opens in new tab)