Two protesters arrested after three weeks in Stockton Mine coal bucket

Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 19 Aug 2025, 6:07pm

Environmental activists Rach Andrews and Tāmati Taptiklis have been arrested following a 23-day protest at the Stockton Mine. Police say the pair became stuck in a tree after deviating from an agreed plan to descend. They are due to appear in court tomorrow.

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1. 1NewsTue 19 Aug 2025, 5:42pm

   Mine protesters arrested after spending three weeks in coal bucket (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 19 Aug 2025, 6:07pm

   Protesters end coal bucket occupation after 23 days (opens in new tab)