Simply filling a hole and planting a tree will not repair the damage done by mining (as you can see from 60minutes documentary aired last night). And if you are one of the lucky people to have mining take place in your community I am sure you are going to love all the trucks and machinery going past your door 365days a year....come on NZ, are we really that short-sited!
I dont want anyone minning in our beautiful country ... If however someone has to mine why doesnt the govt do it one site at a time and that way N.Z. could earn 80percent of the profits from the resources taken and would only have to spend 20 per cent on paying someone to actually do the mining ... Why is the govt so short sighted to be so happy with 20 percent when with a little work and effort these resources could get N.Z. out of debt and wed have heaps to truly make a difference to the people of N.Z. ... Once the resources have been mined theres no more so if it has to be done make it work for N.Z. and at least that way wed have heaps to hopfully repair the damage before moving on to the next site ..ie fill it in and plant natives add bush paths and seats and make the ares once again able to support the marvellous wildlife one can only find in our land
Dig the stuff out of the ground. Get paid. Plant a tree. Simple.