NZ First is as compromised by corporate mining as they are by commercial fishing – when are NZ voters going to acknowledge this corruption?
Mining. Fishing. Donations. At what point does “policy” start looking like payback?

Mining. Fishing. Donations. At what point does “policy” start looking like payback?

Talking tough is easy. Turning up isn’t. Especially when the invitation comes with real questions.

NZ First says mining will enrich the regions. But with just 2% royalties and profits heading offshore, this looks less like development — and more like vandalism.

Build The Nation says politicians are targeting the wrong problem. Instead of tinkering with mining royalties, Richard McIntosh argues New Zealand should crack down on offshore profit-shifting and force multinationals to finally pay their fair share.

Greenpeace says Luxon’s critical minerals deal risks turning Aotearoa into a US military mining outpost.

New Zealand dumps 98% of its e-waste while fast-tracking new gold mines. Zero Waste Aotearoa says mine electronic waste, not fragile landscapes.

Forest & Bird has lodged a legal appeal against the Government’s fast-tracked approval of the Waihi North gold mine, arguing…

The Government’s replacement of the Resource Management Act has sparked fresh outrage after Greenpeace identified a clause that would allow…

Questions are being raised about Shane Jones’ role in rare earth and critical minerals talks with the US and what it means for New Zealand’s economy and environment.

Climate Justice Taranaki challenges the Government’s push for critical minerals mining, warning of environmental damage and broken Treaty obligations.