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Seabed mining consultations criticised as ‘one-sided sales pitch’
Seabed mining consultations criticised as ‘one-sided sales pitch’

A Cook Islands environmental advocate has criticised the seabed mining consultation process being undertaken by the Cook Islands Government in Australia, describing it as one-sided and lacking meaningful engagement with local NGOs.

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CI NEWSDede MingiLouisa Castledine, Ocean Ancestors, Seabed Mining Criticism, SBMA Consultations, One-Sided Dialogue, Gold Coast Meeting, Environmental Advocacy, Diaspora Engagement, Marae Moana Framework, NGO Exclusion, Balanced Consultation, Environmental Risks, Cultural Impact, Mining Consequences, Indigenous Rights, Protection of our Moana, PR vs Reality, Cook Islands Government, Cook Islanders in Australia, Te Ipukarea Society, Korero o te Orau, Power Imbalance, Seabed Minerals Authority, PM Mark Brown, Delegation, Shor-Term Gain vs Long-Term Loss
Diaspora concerns addressed in NZ seabed mining talks, says PM
Diaspora concerns addressed in NZ seabed mining talks, says PM

Cook Islands Government’s recent consultation tour in New Zealand was a significant success, effectively addressing numerous concerns held by the diaspora regarding seabed mining, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

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CI NEWSDede MingiSeabed Mining, Cook Islands, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Diaspora Engagement, Environmental Concerns, Te Ipukarea Society, Korero o te Orau, Ocean Ancestors, SBMA, Pacific Islands, Marine Conservation, Scientific Research, Public Consultation, Sustainable Development, Economic Growth, Environmental Protection, Seabed Resources, Policy Debate, Climate Action, Ocean Governance
PM clarifies use of NGO logos in seabed mining consultation
PM clarifies use of NGO logos in seabed mining consultation

Prime Minister Mark Brown has responded to concerns raised by two environmental groups, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) and Korero o te Orau, regarding the government’s recent seabed mining consultation in New Zealand.

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CI NEWSDede MingiSeabed Mining, Cook Islands, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Environmental Concerns, Te Ipukarea Society, Korero o te Orau, SBMA, Marine Conservation, Stakeholder Engagement, NGO Involvement, Sustainable Development, Environmental Protection, Pacific Islands, Economic Development, Scientific Research, Public Consultation, Sebed Resources, Policy Debate, Climate Action, Ocean Governance
Roadshow not consultation
Roadshow not consultation

Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.

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CI NEWSDede MingiSeabed Mining, Cook Islands Environment, 10-Year Moratorium, NGO Opposition, Korero o te Orau, Te Ipukarea Society, Deep Sea Mining Debate, Precautionary Approach, Sustainable Development, Greenwashing Concerns, Transparency In Government