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Mining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection 'embarrassing'

The panel cited credible risks to Māui dolphins and seabirds, finding adverse environmental impacts outweighed economic benefits, despite mining sector objections.

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By Pretoria Gordon of RNZ A group representing the mining sector insists the decision declining plans to mine the Taranaki seabed is not final. While the...

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Mining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection 'embarrassing'

By Pretoria Gordon of RNZ A group representing the mining sector insists the decision declining plans to mine the Taranaki seabed is not final. While the...

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Panel declines Taranaki seabed mining over risk to marine life

In a draft decision released on Thursday evening, the panel found there would be a credible risk of harm to Māui dolphins, kororā/little penguin and fairy prion.

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1 News broke the news in on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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