Fishing club leader warns of seabed mining risks in South Taranaki

Monday 7 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 7 Jul 2025, 7:12pm

In this story Supreme Court, Trans-Tasman Resources

Jamie Newell, the commodore of the Wanganui-Manawatu Sea Fishing Club, has expressed concern regarding a seabed mining bid off South Taranaki. He warned that the project could destroy significant areas of an important fishery. Newell noted his surprise that the proposal has progressed despite a Supreme Court decision and a court-ordered environmental hearing.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 7 Jul 2025, 3:57pm

   ‘I never thought it would get this far’: Whanganui fishing club leader on South Taranaki seabed mining bid (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 7 Jul 2025, 5:30pm

   'I didn't think seabed mining bid would get this far' — dive leader (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 7 Jul 2025, 5:56pm

   ‘I never thought it would get this far’: Fishing club leader on seabed mining bid (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 7 Jul 2025, 7:12pm

   Wanganui-Manawatu Sea Fishing Club leader raises alarm over seabed mining project (opens in new tab)