New Plymouth District Council votes to oppose seabed mining

Wednesday 25 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 25 Jun 2025, 11:09am

In this story Trans-Tasman Resources, New Plymouth District Council

The New Plymouth District Council has voted to oppose seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight. The decision specifically targets Trans-Tasman Resources' proposal currently undergoing the Fast Track consenting process. The council joins Whanganui and South Taranaki district councils in its opposition to the project.

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1. RNZWed 25 Jun 2025, 9:08am

   New Plymouth council draws line in sand over seabed mining (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZWed 25 Jun 2025, 10:05am

   District council draws line in sand over Taranaki seabed mining (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 25 Jun 2025, 11:09am

   New Plymouth District Council officially opposes seabed mining (opens in new tab)