Kaumātua Stewart Bull says he is drawing a line in the sand against any increases to dairy farming in Southland. Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka has formally approached the Southland District Council and Environment Southland opposing any consents, which would intensify dairy farming. Robyn Edie/Stuff Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka chairman Stewart Bull has formally approached Southland District Council and Environment Southland about dairy farming consents. Southland District Council Mayor Gary Tong said he had personally contacted one of the writers "and initiated further discussions to address any concerns they have respectfully raised." Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka, Southland District Council and Environment Southland all declined Stuff's request to view the official letter.

Source: Stuff July 22, 2019 06:11 UTC