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- Controversial Mining Application Withdrawn at UNESCO World Heritage Site
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Politics
A contentious bid to conduct mineral prospecting within one of New Zealand’s most protected natural landscapes has been scrapped. Resources Minister Shane Jones confirmed that the...
- New Zealand Government Approves Mineral Prospecting Within Te Wāhipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Politics
The New Zealand government has granted a 157 square kilometer prospecting permit for minerals including hydrogen within the protected Te Wāhipounamu heritage area. The Green Party...