Southland Recreational Whitebaiters Association president Trevor Hannah says there was no evidence the whitebait population had declined when the decision was made by DOC to shorten the season in 2022. Photo: Kavinda Herath/The Southland Times Photo: Kavinda Herath/The Southland Times
Ché talks to Kathryn about funding for Southland's space company, a row over taking gemstones from a local beach and a petition to re-extend the whitebaiting season in Southland
Ché Baker is the editor of the Southland Times.