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NES launches seabed minerals factsheet
NES launches seabed minerals factsheet

The National Environment Service (NES) says it plays a crucial role in assessing and reviewing environmental matters associated with seabed mineral activities.

This includes the administration of applications for environmental consents and permits. In collaboration with the Seabed Mining Authority (SBMA), the NES ensures regulatory oversight and compliance with environmental management and reporting requirements set forth by license conditions and environmental consents or permits.

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Seabed mining must be ‘commercially viable’ in order to proceed: PM Brown
Seabed mining must be ‘commercially viable’ in order to proceed: PM Brown

Prime Minister Mark Brown has acknowledged economic concerns about seabed mining, emphasising that the government will only proceed with projects that are both commercially viable and environmentally sustainable.

Brown was responding to recent cautionary remarks from Australian economist Professor Christopher Flemming regarding the Cook Islands’ plans for seabed mining.

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Seabed mining must be ‘commercially viable’ in order to proceed: PM Brown
Seabed mining must be ‘commercially viable’ in order to proceed: PM Brown

Prime Minister Mark Brown has acknowledged economic concerns about seabed mining, emphasising that the government will only proceed with projects that are both commercially viable and environmentally sustainable.

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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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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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Deep-sea ‘promotion not consultation’
Deep-sea ‘promotion not consultation’

Opposition leader Tina Browne has claimed that the meaning of the word “consultation” is lost on the Government, following a government-led seabed minerals meeting that was held in New Zealand last week.

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CI NEWSDede MingiDeep Sea Mining Debate, Cook Islands Seabed Minerals, Opposition Leader Tina Browne, Environmental Risks, Economic Impact, Marine Conservation, Sustainable Alternatives, Public Consultation Criticism, Seabed Mining Roadshow
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