Government Beyond Stupid
Todays (29/5/2025) Government announcement on replacing the RMA and undermining Councils oversight of the environment is a commitment to vandalism. The whole announcement is a disaster,… Read More »Government Beyond Stupid
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Action Time! It’s back to the 80’s as the miners move in!
It has been a busy start to the year for us, between Shane Jones coming to Waihī to make a ‘big announcement’ (it wasn’t really,… Read More »Action Time! It’s back to the 80’s as the miners move in!
Weirdness in Waihi with Oceana Gold
The Fast Track Bill is now law, allowing companies including OceanaGold to avoid public scrutiny. We took an Open Letter with over 1000 names (gathered in… Read More »Weirdness in Waihi with Oceana Gold
149 Projects for Fasttrack – Reckless Extremism
The 149 Fast Track projects announced today will be rubber stamped in record time with the risks being carried by tangata whenua, communities and the… Read More »149 Projects for Fasttrack – Reckless Extremism
Shane Jones Legislating Himself to Pimp-Out Aotearoa
Minister of Resources Shane Jones Yesterday, the Governmnet announced their plans to amend the Crown Minerals Act to reflect their pro mining stance. As expected,… Read More »Shane Jones Legislating Himself to Pimp-Out Aotearoa
Catherine talks to Bryan Bruce
Here’s something a little different – a chance to hear our Chair Catherine Delahunty talking mining, Fasttrack and Te Tiriti with Bryan Bruce on his… Read More »Catherine talks to Bryan Bruce
Submit to Stop the Fast-track Bill NOW!
The countdown is on – please make a submission today. The Fast-track Approvals Bill is a bad, bad Bill. And would be an even worse law.… Read More »Submit to Stop the Fast-track Bill NOW!
It’s AGM time again!
Time for Watchdogs 2023 AGM, this year to be held Sunday Dec 10, 6-7pm via Zoom. All supporters – and keen supporters interested in coming… Read More »It’s AGM time again!
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
Labour Kills Green Members Bill on Mining
Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki are furious that Labour have announced they will not support Green Member Eugenie Sage’s Private Members Bill: “Crown Minerals( Prohibition of… Read More »Labour Kills Green Members Bill on Mining
