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Seabed mining is becoming an environmental flashpoint – NZ will have to pick a side soon
Whether the government approves two seabed mining applications or chooses a precautionary approach, the stakes are high and ...
Moriori Challenge Crown Over “Tino Rangatiratanga”
Moriori (MIST & HMT) consider the Crown’s position not only disingenuous—but outrageous. Tino rangatiratanga is not a term ...
Why opponents and supporters of the Regulatory Standards Bill are so far apart
The ACT Party leader stood in the house to introduce the Regulatory Standards Bill for its first reading in mid-May. It's legislation that Seymour has long championed, the origins of which date back ...
The historic High Seas Treaty is almost reality. Here’s what it would mean for ocean conservation
After 20 years of intense debate, the world looks set to have a treaty protecting marine life out beyond national waters.