Taranaki Regional Council to clarify stance on seabed mining

StuffRNZThe PostNZ HeraldTuesday 24 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Trans-Tasman Resources, Taranaki Regional Council

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Taranaki Regional Council is preparing a public statement to address accusations of being influenced by Trans-Tasman Resources. Councillor Bonita Bigham stated that a clarification is necessary following claims that the council has sold out to the potential seabed miners.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 24 Jun 2025, 3:24pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 18 hours
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    We haven’t sold out: council to clarify seabed mine stance (opens in new tab)

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    Taranaki Regional Council to clarify seabed mine stance (opens in new tab)