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16 February 2010
Following last week’s spate of deliberately lit fires in the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary, concerned local individuals and businesses have posted a reward for information that will lead to a conviction of the offender.
A total of $5600 has been pledged and the figure is expected to climb.
“There has been outrage expressed throughout the country over these fires” says Okarito resident Richard Saunders. “Locally, many businesses and individuals have decided to put their money where their mouth is, and stump up with a reward to hopefully catch the culprits”.
“Some of those who have pledged towards this reward have suffered significantly already from these fires. One volunteer firefighter spent half the night fighting the blaze, then had to cancel his guided tours the next day, at significant cost. And all of us have paid through our taxes towards the cost of fighting the fire, which is estimated to be up to $50,000.”
The reward will be payable for any information that will lead to the conviction of the offender. Information can be passed to the Franz Josef Police on 03 756 1070.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously on 0800 CRIMESTOPPERS (0800 555 111).
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