Guardians of the Sounds want Tory Channel closed off to ferries (external site)
Chair Pete Beech on why ferries should use the northern entrance of Queen Charlotte Sound, which is wider and safer. (Audio)
News
Coverage of the Guardians and the issues facing the Sounds, newest first. Links go to the original publishers. For our own posts from 2008 to 2021, see the archive.
2024
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'Dodged a bullet': Guardian of the Sounds on Aratere (external site)
After the Aratere ran aground near Picton, the Guardians said the ageing fleet and the route were disasters waiting to happen. (Audio)
2023
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Mixed feedback on proposal to recognise significant marine sites in Marlborough (external site)
Our submission asked for all of Tory Channel to be recognised as an ecologically sensitive area.
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Inside the battle over the Interislander's new 'mega ferries' (external site)
Tory Channel residents and the Guardians question whether KiwiRail's much larger ferries can use the channel safely.
2022
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Marlborough Sounds salmon dying after hot summer (external site)
Landfill figures obtained by the Guardians showed about 1269 tonnes of dead farmed salmon over the summer.
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Concerns come out as council hears submissions on ferry precinct loan (external site)
Our submission on the $110 million ferry terminal loan questioned the planning, the debt risk and ferry safety in Tory Channel.
2021
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Waste 'footprint' concern sees salmon farm request rejected (external site)
A commissioner refused NZ King Salmon's bid to change its compliance rules. The Guardians were one of four groups opposing it.
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Picton locals want answers over impact of new ferries (external site)
The day after our public meeting at Picton School, the Guardians said the community had been left in the dark. (Audio)
2020
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Calls for Tory Channel to be closed to shipping (external site)
Our draft risk management policy asked for ferries and large ships to move to the northern entrance before larger ferries arrive.
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New Zealand's first ocean farm plan divides submitters (external site)
The Guardians called NZ King Salmon's open-ocean farm application premature.
2017
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Salmon farm relocation opponents consider judicial review if Primary Industries Minister backs proposal (external site)
Opponents of the plan to relocate six salmon farms, including the Guardians, weighed a judicial review.
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Opposition to Marlborough salmon farms stronger than company claims, says resident (external site)
The Guardians and Friends of Nelson Haven made submissions opposing the relocation plan.