West Coast MP calls for fast-track mining consent system

Thursday 3 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 3 Jul 2025, 6:08pm

In this story Shane Jones, West Coast Regional Council

Maureen Pugh is advocating for a local fast-track system to reduce delays for miners. Some miners are reportedly paying up to $20,000 annually for rights to land they cannot yet access due to consent processing delays.

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1. The PressThu 3 Jul 2025, 2:43pm

   ‘It’s enough to make you tear your hair out’: West Coast miners pay thousands while stuck in consent limbo (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 3 Jul 2025, 6:08pm

   MP Maureen Pugh pitches one-stop-shop for mining consents (opens in new tab)

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