Okarito businessman discusses environmental risks to local lagoon

Wednesday 23 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 2:29pm

In this story Helen Lash

Okarito Kayaks owner Barry Hughes says the potential threat to the local lagoon and its wildlife from the Waiho River is one of several environmental risks facing the South Westland community. Hughes noted that such natural risks are a part of life on the West Coast.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 23 Jul 2025, 2:01pm

   River threat one of many risks: business owner (opens in new tab)

2. The PressWed 23 Jul 2025, 2:29pm

   Damned either way: West Coast business owner on river threat (opens in new tab)