Zhi's factory reportedly processed 172,000 dead lambs and calves last year and sent the skins to China and Australia. Photo: Stephen JaquieryA Southland man is facing seven charges in relation to his slink skin business. Environment Southland has brought the charges against Eddie Zhi (aka Da Cheng Zhi) after The Press reported he was under investigation last year. They related to the running of his Tuturau slink skin factory and occurred between August 1 and September 26 last year. The Press reports that Zhi's factory processed 172,000 dead lambs and calves last year and sent the skins to China and Australia.