Haast farmer prosecuted after excavating drain near wetland

over 3 years in Otago Daily Times

The West Coast Regional Council took John Cowan to court earlier this year for excavating a 270m-long drain adjoining the Department of Conservation wetland. Photo: Ross Setford

Clearing a drain in a wetland has cost a Haast farmer $20,000 - and counting.

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