Waitangi Tribunal rejects application to halt Pātea seabed mining bid

Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 22 Jul 2025, 9:29am

In this story Waitangi Tribunal, Trans-Tasman Resources

The Waitangi Tribunal has declined an application to stop a fast-track bid for seabed mining off Pātea. However, the tribunal noted it may reconsider if the process is found to be unfair. Trans-Tasman Resources maintains the project will provide jobs without environmental harm.

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1. The PostTue 22 Jul 2025, 8:30am

   Waitangi Tribunal pushes pause on seabed mine claim (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 22 Jul 2025, 9:29am

   Waitangi Tribunal pushes pause on seabed mining claim off Pātea, Taranaki (opens in new tab)