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Goldsmith answers questions on progress of Ngāpuhi and other settlements
The preference is for one commercial settlement but the government says it's open to recognising cultural groups under that.
Seabed mining is becoming an environmental flashpoint—NZ will have to pick a side soon
Seabed mining could become one of the defining environmental battles of 2025. Around the world, governments are weighing up whether to allow mining of the ocean floor for metal ores and minerals. New ...
Seabed mining is becoming an environmental flashpoint – New Zealand will have to pick a side soon
Seabed mining could become one of the defining environmental battles of 2025. Around the world, governments are weighing up ...
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.