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Rakaia Salmon statue 'vandalised' in protest

RNZ 16 Feb 2026
Rakaia's iconic salmon statue has been defaced by Greenpeace protesters, just weeks after a $300,000 ratepayer-funded refurbishment ... "I am disappointed to see our Rakaia salmon has been vandalised.
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Greenpeace Alters Rakaia Salmon Statue, Says ‘Fonterra Killed The Fish’

Scoop 15 Feb 2026
So much water has been taken from the Rakaia for irrigation that it can no longer sustain the fish population of times past due to reduced river flows, increasing temperature and sediment levels ....
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Salmon returns to Rakaia

Otago Daily Times 04 Feb 2026
Rakaia School pupil leaders celebrate the return of the salmon. PHOTO. SUSAN SANDYS. Rakaia’s giant salmon is standing higher, shinier and more colourful than ever before ... .
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Three seriously hurt in State Highway 1 crash near Rakaia

Otago Daily Times 12 Jan 2026
Four people have been injured in a crash that has closed State Highway 1 near Rakaia this evening ... .
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Four injured in highway crash near Rakaia

Otago Daily Times 12 Jan 2026
Four people have been injured in a crash that has closed State Highway 1 near Rakaia this evening ... .
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State Highway 1, Rakaia Closed Following Crash - Canterbury

Scoop 12 Jan 2026
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays ....
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State Highway 1, Rakaia closed following crash (New Zealand Police)

Public Technologies 12 Jan 2026
). State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway is closed near Hatfield Overdale Road following a crash ... ENDS ... Attachments Original document Permalink.
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Rakaia Bridge blocked, SH 1, Bankside (New Zealand Police)

Public Technologies 31 Dec 2025
). The Rakaia Bridge, State Highway 1, Bankside is blocked following a crash this afternoon ... Thankfully, no injuries have been reported ... ENDS ... Disclaimer ... (noodl.
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Crash blocks road over Rakaia Bridge

Otago Daily Times 31 Dec 2025
A crash has blocked State Highway 1 on the Rakaia Bridge this afternoon ... .
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Rakaia Bridge road blocked after crash

Otago Daily Times 31 Dec 2025
A crash has blocked State Highway 1 on the Rakaia Bridge this afternoon ... .
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Rakaia Bridge, SH1 Bankside Open - Canterbury

Scoop 31 Dec 2025
Traffic in the area remains heavy and motorists should continue to expect delays while the congestion clears ....
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Rakaia Bridge, SH1 Bankside open (New Zealand Police)

Public Technologies 31 Dec 2025
). Rakaia Bridge, State Highway 1 in Bankside has re-opened following an earlier crash ... ENDS ... Disclaimer ... (noodl. 128684442) .
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Investigation into damaged Rakaia headstone reopened

Otago Daily Times 24 Dec 2025
A camera was hidden at Rakaia Cemetery after a mother's ...
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Rakaia salmon statue caught for a makeover

Otago Daily Times 17 Nov 2025
... make contact with the Rakaia salmon statue to remove it for renovation.
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Hook, line and crane: Catching Rakaia's salmon statue for a makeover

RNZ 17 Nov 2025
Experts have figured out how to move the giant Rakaia salmon statue for a $300,000 refurbishment, but its moving date is still to be confirmed ... "There are still a few logistics to be sorted out," Durham said ... ....

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