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flag Te Pati Māori celebrates withdrawal of seabed mining application, citing environmental and Māori rights victory.

flag Te Pati Māori co-leader celebrates the withdrawal of Trans-Tasman Resources’ fast-track seabed mining application in the South Taranaki Bight, calling it a major win for Māori and environmental advocates after years of legal and community resistance. flag The company cited disagreement with a draft assessment that flagged risks to endangered species like Māui dolphins. flag While the withdrawal is welcomed, concerns remain over the government’s $80 million “critical minerals” package, which could enable similar extraction under a new label. flag The co-leader has introduced a Member’s Bill to permanently ban seabed mining, urging continued vigilance to prevent future reapplications.

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