Sam Neill opposes proposed Bendigo-Ophir gold mine near Cromwell

Wednesday 22 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 4:30am

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Actor and Central Otago resident Sir Sam Neill has criticised a proposed open pit gold mine near Tarras, calling the project toxic. While Neill pledged to fight the development, the company planning the Bendigo-Ophir mine stated it welcomes debate based on facts.

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1. Waikato Times via The PostWed 22 Oct 2025, 3:17pm

   Sam Neill slams Central Otago gold mine, pledges to fight it (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 23 Oct 2025, 4:30am

   Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ Bendigo-Ophir gold mine (opens in new tab)