Climate activist claims West Coast mine worker fired shotgun to scare him

RNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 6 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Bathurst Resources, Climate Liberation Aotearoa

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A Climate Liberation Aotearoa protester claims a worker at the Stockton mine fired a shotgun during a nine-day sit-in protest. The activist was camped in a suspended coal bucket near Ngakawau. The mining company has denied the accusation, stating they would not employ anyone to commit such an act.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 6 Aug 2025, 4:59am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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