Greens Stand With Coromandel Locals Against Luxon’s Destructive Mining Policy

Greens Stand With Coromandel Locals Against Luxon’s Destructive Mining Policy

“We can’t rip, strip and bust our way to real prosperity - our well-being relies on a thriving natural world and a stable climate–and that’s why the extractive mindset is unfit for the 21st century," says Steve Abel.

Greens stand with Coromandel locals against Luxon’s destructive mining policy

Green Party MP Steve Abel this morning joined Coromandel locals in Waihi to condemn new mining plans announced by Shane Jones in the pit of the town’s Australian-owned Gold mine. “These communities have successfully opposed mining for the best part of 50 years – Jones’ latest announcement is a mere blip in history that will be undone when there’s a new Green Government,” says Green Party Spokesperson for Resources, Steve Abel. “They know first-h…