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2 days ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Craig Ashworth
New Plymouth district councillor Amanda Clinton-Gohdes asked fellow councillors whom they believed: scientists, mana whenua and the wider community, or miners with a vested interest. Photo / Te Korimako o TaranakiNew Plymouth’s council has joined the opposition to seabed mining in South Taranaki, saying the would-be miner lacks credibility and evidence of environmental safety.
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3 days ago |
teaonews.co.nz | Craig Ashworth
Taranaki Regional Council is going public against accusations it has sold out to would-be seabed miners Trans-Tasman Resources. The Australian company has a permit to mine the seabed off Pātea for an initial 20 years, seeking to extract iron, titanium and vanadium. But Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) can’t begin mining until it gets discharge consents to pump 45 million tonnes of unwanted sediment a year into the ocean.
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3 days ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Craig Ashworth
Councillor Bonita Bigham says she has been accused of selling out to the seabed miners, and a public statement is needed. Photo / Te Korimako o TaranakiTaranaki Regional Council is going public against accusations it has sold out to would-be seabed miners Trans-Tasman Resources. The Australian company has a permit to mine the seabed off Pātea for an initial 20 years, seeking to extract iron, titanium and vanadium.
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3 days ago |
radionz.co.nz | Craig Ashworth
Taranaki Regional Council is going public against accusations it has sold out to would-be seabed miners Trans-Tasman Resources. The Australian company has a permit to mine the seabed off Pātea for an initial 20 years, seeking to extract iron, titanium and vanadium. But Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) can't begin mining until it gets discharge consents to pump 45 million tonnes of unwanted sediment a year into the ocean.
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3 days ago |
rnz.co.nz | Craig Ashworth
Taranaki Regional Council is going public against accusations it has sold out to would-be seabed miners Trans-Tasman Resources. The Australian company has a permit to mine the seabed off Pātea for an initial 20 years, seeking to extract iron, titanium and vanadium. But Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) can't begin mining until it gets discharge consents to pump 45 million tonnes of unwanted sediment a year into the ocean.
Journalists covering the same region

Robin Martin
Senior Reporter at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)
Robin Martin primarily covers news in the Hawke's Bay region, New Zealand, including areas around Napier and Hastings.
Elijah Hill
Journalist at Stuff.co.nz
Elijah Hill primarily covers news in the Taranaki region, New Zealand, including areas around New Plymouth and surrounding coastal towns.

Ilona Hanne
Editor, Stratford Press at New Zealand Herald
Ilona Hanne primarily covers news in the Taranaki region, New Zealand, including surrounding areas such as Whanganui and Manawatu.
Catherine Groenestein
Reporter, Taranaki Daily News at Stuff.co.nz
Catherine Groenestein primarily covers news in the Taranaki region, New Zealand, including areas around New Plymouth and Stratford.

Rachel Moore
Reporter at Stuff.co.nz
Rachel Moore primarily covers news in various locations across New Zealand, including regions such as Northland, Auckland, and Canterbury.
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