Fast Track Bill UPDATE
We have been digging deeper in to this Bill and what other hooks are in there; we have already written about the loss of democratic… Read More »Fast Track Bill UPDATE
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Summary of the Fast Track Bill, so far
This is a brief overview of the Governments announcements yesterday (7/3/24) around the new Bill that would enable consents and permits etc to be fast… Read More »Summary of the Fast Track Bill, so far
Watchdog Calls on PM and Conservation Minister to Protect Conservation Land
Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki is today sending an Open Letter of more than 3100 people to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Conservation calling… Read More »Watchdog Calls on PM and Conservation Minister to Protect Conservation Land
National Led Government Freezes NZers Out
National shuts the public out, puts Public Conservation Land, threatened species and habitats, natural heritage and the most intrinsically valuable attributes of Aotearoa New Zealand… Read More »National Led Government Freezes NZers Out
We have a Winner!
Congratulations Gin Loane Gin has won the draw to for 2 nights accommodation at the beautiful eco-friendly Fern Lodge in lovely Kapanga/Coromandel Town. Thank you… Read More »We have a Winner!
NZ First Coalition Gain a Threat to the Environment and Public Participation
The NZ First Party has already threatened the environment and communities with their “fast track” law change plan that will give Ministers unilateral powers to… Read More »NZ First Coalition Gain a Threat to the Environment and Public Participation
Minister Declares War on Nature
The Prime Minister must rein in the Minister of Resources, NZ Firsts Shane Jones, whose recent statements are a declaration of war on nature. In… Read More »Minister Declares War on Nature
Broken Promises v No Hope on Mining Issues from Major Parties
Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki have been assessing the main political parties in terms of their commitment to protecting the environment of the Hauraki Coromandel and… Read More »Broken Promises v No Hope on Mining Issues from Major Parties
Crown Minerals Act Purpose Changed – at last.
We have, since 2013 when the then national Government changed it, campaigned to have to Purpose of the Crown Minerals Act changed from an Act… Read More »Crown Minerals Act Purpose Changed – at last.
Watchdog says Labour Should Support the Mining Moratorium Petition
Labour refusing to vote for Green MP Eugenie Sage’s Bill to stop mining on conservation land at First Reading is very disappointing but they should… Read More »Watchdog says Labour Should Support the Mining Moratorium Petition