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Matthew Rosenberg

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Matthew Rosenberg is a Local Democracy Reporter based at the Allied Press’ newsroom in Invercargill.

L:Takitimu Mine outside of Nightcaps. Its parent company is looking to extend its operation near Ohai; R: anti-mining activist Gemma Marnane, who grew up in the area (Photos: Supplied)

The anti-mining activist fighting the industry her small town was built on

Gemma Marnane is on a mission to end mining in her small Southland town, even if it puts her at odds with the community and her own parents.

By Matthew Rosenberg | 7th October, 2021