59991 (2024). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Resources

59991 (2024). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Resources: Will the Government take into consideration local iwi, local hapū, local community, environmental groups and public concerns on seabed mining off the coast of Taranaki, if not, why not?

Hon Shane Jones: Seabed mining in New Zealand is regulated through a robust regulatory framework. Through this framework, applications are considered alongside stakeholder views.