Govt proposes mining on conservation land

10 Feb 2010 09:05p.m.

peter petterson wrote:

It will be the thin edge of the wedge - once started impossibe to stop. I say definately not!

15 Oct 2009 12:08p.m.

Chris wrote:

I think that it just as much of a good thing as it is a bad thing. New Zealand has had deficits every year for the past decade and no one seems realize that, if we could just open ONE mine that would be enough to put NZ back on its feet. I honestly could give a s*** about any Tangata Whenua or Iwi, this is problem the whole of New Zealand needs to worry about. Let's not divide NZ any further. We need to have discussions and debates and hear both sides of the story before we make a decision.

05 Oct 2009 05:14p.m.

Simon wrote:

I'm becoming embarrassed to call myself a Kiwi. This is a complete discrace! Come on New Zealanders stand up for your country and don't let the government do this! Its a short sighted solution and will only lead to more exploitation. New Zealand is the most beautiful country on earth. This won't be the case if mining begins in our national parks.

13 Sep 2009 09:05p.m.

scrubbuzz.com wrote:

...a blessed relief to get back to true National party politics after all this time, roll out the topographical maps and start talking… mineral resources. All that tinkering with allowing developers to cut down a few trees was a distracting sideshow so it’s reassuring to get back to business. And what a lot of business there is to be had. Billions of it according to some reports, on our seabed alone. Foreshore? For sure bro, it’s yours – if you can afford to buy it. That’s what’s so great about government owned assets – everybody gets a slice of the pie, providing you get invited to sit round the table when it’s getting carved up of course......(contin) http://www.scrubbuzz.com

29 Aug 2009 01:17p.m.

Deane wrote:

The PM is tourist minister, whos govenments wants to destroy DOC land.

No wonder they rushed changes to the RMA during christmass.

God the public are stupid. They are at 56% in the polls. They can do what they like.

28 Aug 2009 07:03p.m.

Tim wrote:

When are we going to move with the times? This is going to have significant environmental effects, even if the mining is done underground. It could force a number of native species closer to extinction. The only long-term significant economic benefits will be to international multi-national companies and our tourism industry will take a huge hit.

28 Aug 2009 05:04p.m.

Jan wrote:

He gives reasons why anf the $$$$ its worth....Why even look ... if they have no intention of going for it...
I think we need to panic....
Where there is smoke there is always fire...

28 Aug 2009 01:57p.m.

M wrote:

It's not just 'greenies' as the reporter put it that will oppose mining on conservation land. Many in the tourism industry, tangata whenua, and everyday kiwi families that enjoy our great outdoors i'm sure are set to loose if this goes ahead. We may get some short term profits from this, but in the long run this would be detremental to not only our environment but our economy aswell. I hope John Key as Tourism minister will acknowledge this.

28 Aug 2009 10:05a.m.

Ngaire wrote:

What part of the following statement Mr Brownless said don't people understand. Why can't we take anything a face value - why do we continually panic and expect the worst. We have to get over ourselves. "He says it is simply a stocktake and high value Department of Conservation land is not up for grabs.

“We certainly have no intention of digging up the conservation estate, as some would accuse us,” states Brownlee.

28 Aug 2009 09:36a.m.

jan wrote:

It had to be this lot.... all they have been interested in is lining the pockets of overseas interests …watch and wait and see….
They have no intention of giving this up…it will be pushed through as with everything else that is unpopular....They believe in the almighty dollar....not in the environment…..They call it progress.....Will sell it all and there will only be a few that will reap from it ….you can bet it wont be the NZ population…
There is only one way to stop them that is at the next election....