Conservation
The Greens believe that no government has the right to mine our most precious conservation areas for short-term profit.
We recognise that our quality of life is underpinned by the health of our unique ecosystems - from mountain tops to seashore, braided river to ocean floor.
Ecosystems and species, including ourselves, form an intricate and interconnected web of life which is a treasure in its own right. The web of life contributes to
- the food we eat and materials we use,
- the quality of our water and soils,
- the moderation of climate, and ultimately
- the ability of our environment to support all life.
What's New
Despite Key’s retreat, mining companies rule the roost
John Key’s Government is running scared from public opposition to mining, but won’t let go of the idea. Despite the public backlash, John Key still doesn’t get it. He wants to subsidise a further $4 million of prospecting in our protected areas.
Metiria grills the PM on mining contradictions
Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei grills the Prime Minister on his government's confused and contradictory statements about the mining of protected Schedule 4 lands on the conservation estate. Her question was:
Mining Schedule 4 is a dead rat
John Key’s attempt to shift the debate away from Schedule 4 land proves the unpopularity of the Government’s mining proposals. There is no way to ‘balance’ permanently destroying our last remaining wild places against a short term, one-off gain for foreign mining companies.
Coromandel mining plans threaten Thames
Plans to open up a protected area above Thames to mining threaten the security of the entire township. "It is unthinkable that John Key's Government would knowingly increase the risk to lives and property out of greed, especially when the main beneficiaries will be foreign mining companies" Ms Delahunty said.
Paparoa National Park must remain wild
Plans to punch holes into Paparoa National Park for profit are a misguided assault on our clean green image. "National Parks are our premiere wild places, much loved by tourists and locals alike, and John Key's Government is not ruling out open pit mining in these areas," said Mr Hague.
You cannot conserve whales by killing them
Green Party MP Metiria Turei warns that the commercial whaling 'compromise' that is being proposed is not what New Zealanders have been working towards for decades.
Beware of thieves bearing gifts
The Green Party is warning that John Key’s Government will offer already protected land in exchange for the protected land it wants to mine.
Govt bends under public pressure on mining
News that the Government may scale down its plans to mine the conservation estate shows how public opposition is working, the Green Party said today.
Conservation Links
Conservation Links
National Organisations:
The Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand and Kiwi Conservation Club
Environment and Conservation Organisations of New Zealand
WWF New Zealand
Department of Conservation
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers
New Zealand Conservation Management Group
QEII National Trust
Conservation Funds:
Nga Whenua Rahui
Natural Heritage Fund
Biodiversity Condition and Advice Funds
Community Conservation Fund [a Green Party budget achievement]
Conservation Campaigns:
Mokihinui: WRAP | Youtube
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