Controversy has erupted over a herd of cows being allowed access to a New Zealand high country lake which contains a trout fishery. The incident has become big news Down Under because the cows were pastured on a farm owned by New Zealand's Supreme Court Chief Justice. This has attracted a lot of adverse comment.

The story can be found at http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/nation...tions-disaster'

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http://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2016/01/ch...g_the_law.html

The responsible authorities let the Chief Justice off with a warning. But this sort of farm practice is widespread in NZ, which is why our rivers are under such stress.