Tony and Debbie McGrath, and dog Mana, have been stuck at the Orari River Mouth since lockdown began at 11.59pm on August 17. READ MORE:* Covid-19: Confusion reigns over rules as whitebaiters hit rivers in lockdown* Covid-19: How much should New Zealand invest in surveillance testing? Concerned they wouldn’t make it back to Christchurch in time, and aware 50 kilogram Rottweiler pups are not always welcome in campgrounds, the trio decided to wait lockdown out at the Orari River Mouth. JOHN BISSET/Stuff The Orari River mouth is a popular whitebaiting spot, seen here in a file photo from November 2020. The Orari River Mouth campsite is maintained by the Timaru District Council, and usually has a three night stay limit in place.

Source: Stuff August 29, 2021 05:03 UTC