On the river again

February 2011

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February 2011

Green Party co-leader Russel Norman says the hydro energy plan for the Wairau River is ecological vandalism
The sight of New Zealand falcons chasing wood pigeons across the West Coast’s Mokihinui River still stands out from Russel Norman’s last rafting and kayak tour of the country. “It’s a genuine wilderness experience. People were mind blown at how beautiful and wild it is,” said the Green Party co-leader.   Branded as the ‘Dirty […]

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