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Shane Jones dismisses concerns over Wellington gold exploration bids

The PressNZ HeraldMonday 15 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Wellington City Council, Shane Jones, Tory Whanau

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Resources Minister Shane Jones has downplayed opposition to prospecting permits lodged in the Long Gully area near Zealandia. He described the applications as hobby fossicking rather than large-scale extraction and criticised the backlash as woke hyperventilation.

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First reported by The Press, Mon 15 Sep 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. The PressThe Press via The Post

    Shane Jones dismisses fears over Wellington hills mining permits (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Shane Jones says gold exploration bid near Zealandia a good thing, claims backlash is ‘woke’ (opens in new tab)