Government approves fast-track expansion of Waihī North gold mine

Thursday 18 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 6:46pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Shane Jones, OceanaGold

The Government has approved OceanaGold’s Waihī North mining project under fast-track legislation. The extension is expected to continue gold and silver extraction in the Bay of Plenty area until 2043. The project is forecast to generate $5.2 billion in exports over 18 years.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 18 Dec 2025, 4:35pm

   Government fast-tracks Waihī North gold mine expansion to 2043 (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 18 Dec 2025, 6:46pm

   First mining project gains fast-track approval (opens in new tab)