Anna Gillespie | Federated Farmers Otago President on Central Otago Sludge Problem
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Treated sewage sludge is causing a stink in Central Otago as the council today mulls over whether or not to spread it on farmland near Lauder.
Federated Farmers Otago President, Anna Gillespie joined us to express the regions concerns and frustrations on how this decision may affect this beautiful part of the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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