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<i>John Roughan:</i> Coromandel can bear more mining
John Roughan writes that the Coromandel peninsula's beauty is not exceptional and doesn't warrant particular protection.
<i>Jim Hopkins:</i> Be open - modern mining isn't the pits
Jim Hopkins writes that our memories go into cliche mode when politicians mention the digging of large holes.
Brownlee slams Labour over mining 'hypocrisy'
Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee accused the Labour Party of hypocrisy yesterday when he revealed the previous government approved 218 permits for mining on conservation land.
Mining critics 'ignore the facts' says Govt
The opposition has seized on an article in the Economist which derides New Zealand's "clean, green" image as the Government continues to deal with fallout after Monday's mining plans announcement.
Thames mining: Environment vs Jobs
Environmental concerns versus a shrinking job market have left Thames locals split on the Govt's plan to open more Coromandel land to mining.
Jobs vital, but is mining a solution?
The lure of up to $4.3bn worth of gold and silver the Govt says is sitting in the hills is hard to ignore for some Great Barrier residents.
<i>Robyn Malcolm:</i> NZ image about to be gutted 'surgically'
The Government's draconian plans for our National Parks seem like something from another age, out of step with the rest of the world.
Excavation jars with pure image: expert
NZ should be prepared for international criticism for its plan to open conservation land to mining, a tourism expert says.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of Pacific
If Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Kaye says she discussed mining opposition with Key
The Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.
National MP to fight gulf mine plan
National MP Nikki Kaye has criticised Government plans to open Great Barrier Island to mining, as have mayors John Banks and Len Brown.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Green image not at stake in mining plans
Many people are ignoring the opportunity to discuss the Government's mining proposals rationally, says Fran O'Sullivan.
Mining resources could grow economy - Business NZ
Business leaders have urged Kiwis to take a rational approach to the debate over the Government's proposed plans to open conservation land up to mining.
Govt plans to open 7000h of conservation land to mining
The Government is proposing to open up more than 7000 hectares of conservation land for mining on Coromandel, and Paparoa National Park on the West Coast.
Govt will justify mining by protecting other land - Forest & Bird
The Govt will try to justify mining in conservation land by putting other areas into protection when it announces its plans at 3pm, says Forest & Bird.
Inquiries launched into leaked Cabinet info
The State Services Commission has launched inquiries into the unauthorised release of Government information including a Cabinet paper on the stocktake of Crown minerals.