Climate change activists are spreading their message using two things Wanaka has in abundance – beautiful views and tourists.
The group set up their peaceful disruption at 7 o’clock this morning, as part of the global Extinction Rebellion movement. The disruption included mounting a big sign in the lake, blocking the view of New Zealand’s most instagrammed tree.
“We thought we could put the two together and highlight what we risk losing, and ask the tourists to help us get the message out there,” says organiser Anna Simmonds.
“We’re here to highlight the disconnect between the value we place on our beautiful scenery, and the apathy we have to protecting them.”
