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flag New Zealand rejected an offshore mining project over environmental and treaty concerns.

flag An independent panel under New Zealand’s Fast-Track Approvals Act has rejected the Trans-Tasman Resources offshore mining proposal off Taranaki, citing insufficient environmental safeguards, inadequate evidence on ecological harm, and failure to protect Māori fisheries rights under the Treaty of Waitangi. flag The 400-page draft assessment found the project conflicted with environmental laws and could not be approved without legally binding protections. flag Despite the Act’s intent to accelerate development, the decision shows major projects can be denied when they fail rigorous scrutiny, reinforcing environmental and treaty obligations. flag The outcome, while not legally binding, sets a strong precedent for future reviews under the Act.

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