Fast-track application for Te Kuha mine declined

Tuesday 12 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 12 Aug 2025, 11:36am

In this story Ministry for the Environment, Buller District Council

The Ministry for the Environment has declined the fast-track application for the Te Kuha Mine project near Westport. The application failed to meet seven legal requirements. The project has previously faced multiple court rejections due to environmental concerns.

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1. RNZTue 12 Aug 2025, 5:01am

   Controversial West Coast Te Kuha Mine project has fast-track application declined (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 12 Aug 2025, 7:59am

   Controversial West Coast mine has fast track-bid declined (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZTue 12 Aug 2025, 11:36am

   West Coast mine project has fast-track application declined (opens in new tab)