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Pair fined thousands over Southland wetland fire

Last updated: January 23, 2025 4:26 am
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By Kate Green of RNZ

After two years, justice has been served as two individuals have been sentenced for their role in causing a fire that ravaged Southland’s Awarua Wetlands. The offenders pleaded guilty to charges of igniting a fire during a prohibited season and allowing it to spread uncontrollably. The sentencing, which took place in the Invercargill District Court, resulted in one person receiving seven months of home detention and a $10,000 reparation fee, while the other was sentenced to 200 hours of community work, 12 months of supervision, and also required to pay $10,000 in reparations. A third person involved in the incident is awaiting sentencing.

The fire, which occurred on April 2, 2022, during a total fire ban, consumed 1330 hectares of the Awarua Wetlands. Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s deputy national commander, Steph Rotarangi, mentioned that firefighting crews battled the blaze for over a week. The environmental and financial impact on the internationally recognized conservation area was significant.

According to Aaron Fleming, the Department of Conservation’s southern South Island operations director, the fire caused extensive damage to the wetland’s biodiversity and ecosystem. The wetlands, home to threatened species like the Australasian bittern, suffered greatly from the fire. The invasion of weeds like gorse and Spanish heath further exacerbated the situation, threatening the native plant species.

The aftermath of the fire saw approximately 104,000 tonnes of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere, equivalent to driving about 409,829,000 kilometres in an average petrol car. The Awarua Wetlands, being one of the largest remaining wetland complexes in New Zealand, holds immense ecological significance and was designated as the country’s first Ramsar Convention on Wetlands site of international importance in 1976.

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The prosecution under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 marks a pivotal moment in holding individuals accountable for their actions that endanger precious natural habitats. The sentencing of the offenders serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting our environment for future generations.

 

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