Why would we trust Shane Jones, Donald Trump & Atlas Network over rare earth minerals?
As the Government explores closer ties with the United States over critical minerals supply chains, questions are mounting about transparency, fast-track powers, and who ultimately benefits from rare earth mining deals.
Opposition parties slam ‘secret’ critical minerals talks
RNZ
Who Controls New Zealand’s Critical Minerals Strategy?
Shane Jones and Donald Trump are two politicians I don’t think you can trust.
Ever.
So why the risen Zombie Baby Jesus are we wanting them to discuss rare earth mineral mining???
The Atlas Network and the Push for Deregulation
We already have the Atlas Network attacking indigenous rights and undermining climate change legislation…
How the Atlas Network is shaping your life, even if you’ve never heard of it
ABC
…and we can see from the recent ruling against the Trans-Tasman Resources’ Taranaki seabed mine by a fast-track panel…
US-NZ deal on critical minerals limited by fast-track denial
Newsroom
Fast-Track Powers and Ministerial Control
…that Shane now wants total power to make the decisions himself…
NZ First to campaign on ministers getting final say in fast track projects
RNZ
…look at how Shane has made mining a culture war issue…
…why would you trust someone so untrustworthy, so compromised by the interests of his donors to have fast track powers and to be pushing for negotiations with Donal Trump, the most deceitful person on the planet???
Why Trust Matters in Rare Earth Negotiations
How much must you hate Jacinda for this to be preferable?
The debate over rare earth mining in New Zealand is not just about economic opportunity. It is about governance, transparency, indigenous rights, and whether fast-track ministerial powers concentrate too much decision-making authority in the hands of politicians already facing questions about donor influence.
