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Green Party welcomes High Court seabed mining decision
Green Party welcomes High Court seabed mining decision
The Green Party is celebrating this court
victory for the environment with the High Court saying the
EPA’s Decision Making Committee’s interpretation of the
law was inconsistent with the purpose of the EEZ
Act.
“This is a win for people power and for the
whales and dolphins who live in this area threatened by
mining”, said Green Party MP Gareth Hughes.
“The result is thanks to the dedication of Ngati Ruanui, Forest and Bird, Greenpeace and Kiwis against Seabed Mining and others who took the case.
“Risking the habitat of threatened Blue Whales and the world’s smallest and most endangered dolphin, the Maui’s for a quick buck went against New Zealanders values and now, also against our law.
“The Green Party has long been opposed to seabed mining and is urging New Zealand adopt a seabed mining moratorium as other states have”.
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