John Campbell Investigates — Season 1, Episode 4: Slash: Why It Floods Wood on New Zealand's East Coast
22 min • 1 season, 5 episodes
Episode synopsis
The waste wood left behind by the forestry industry after pine trees have been harvested is called slash. After Cyclone Gabrielle the North Island's East Coast was covered in it. In rivers, on farms, coastlines, piled up outside homes. People are exhausted by it, so what can be done? John Campbell looks into this big, complex issue.
About John Campbell Investigates
John Campbell hits the road to take a deeper look at the issues affecting New Zealanders. From slash to ram raiding, John gets answers from those in power, and gives voice to those feeling powerless.