Kiwis Against Seabed Mining
@kasm-nz.bsky.social
Fighting on behalf of communities in Aotearoa to protect our oceans from seabed mining. Toitū Te Tiriti.
This is why we can't trust the seabed miners. They're not giving up - and neither are we - we need to get a BAN ON SEABED MINING in place as soon as possible. Sign our petition, ask questions at candidate meetings... www.kasm.org.nz/ban-seabed-m... #nzpol
1/200 S2E195 - The Fight Against Seabed Mining We talk to @cindybax.bsky.social from Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) about the history of seabed mining applications over the last decade, the lobbying by the extractive industry & the ways activists are fighting back w @kyledchurch.bsky.social
1/200 S2E195 - The Fight Against Seabed Mining w/ Cindy Baxter — 1/200
We talk to Cindy Baxter from Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) about the history of of seabed mining applications over the last decade, the lobbying by the extractive industry and the ways that activ...
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“Our evidence has clearly shown there are New Zealand Aotearoa blue whales, and the South Taranaki Bight is crucial to them for feeding, breeding and raising their calves." #nzpol www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Tracking the giant residents of the south Taranaki Bight
A blue whale research project in the South Taranaki Bight has highlighted the area’s importance to them, and helped with developing an app that tracks their movements.
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"Baxter said that until TTR notified its shareholders that it had terminated the seabed mining project, there was a chance it could still be revived. “I don’t trust them or [Resources Minister] Shane Jones to leave it there,” she said. #nzpol #banseabedmining www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
Seabed mining firm leaves opponents guessing its next move
Trans Tasman Resources won’t confirm its Taranaki ironsands project is over, leaving offshore wind developers and environmental groups seeking clarity after the company withdrew from Fast‑track.
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PRESS RELEASE: Seabed miners ‘trespassed’ from Taranaki waters, after Fast Track withdrawal www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... #nzpol
Seabed miners 'trespassed' from Taranaki waters - Greenpeace Aotearoa
Iwi representatives from Taranaki have delivered a ‘trespass’ notice to wannabe seabed miners Trans Tasman Resources in Sydney.
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Trans Tasman Resources Memo tells the Fast Track Panel it has no new conditions that wld remediate the identified risks #seabedmining would pose to the moana. Instead, whines about Panel not asking them for info to fill in the knowledge gaps. #nzpol 🧵 www.fasttrack.govt.nz/__data/asset...
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A deeper look at the fast-track draft decision to decline seabed mining: what's in it? What happens next? Our chairperson @cindybax.bsky.social breaks it down #nzpol www.kasm.org.nz/post/fast-tr...
Fast-track decline: what does it mean? Where next?
What does this draft fast track decision mean? What's next?
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What’s actually “embarrassing” is NZ pimping vanadium as a critical mineral to the US when TTR’s been clear it wouldn’t be extracting the vanadium (it actually can’t do it whoops), wld sell it to China to strengthen steel. This industry spin is pure greenwash. #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Mining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection 'embarrassing'
A group representing the mining sector insists the decision rejecting the Taranaki seabed mining proposal is not final.
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Well that's a win for marine life and biodiversity and telling you Shame Jones No to sea bed mining! #nzpol #biodiversity #mining www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Fast track panel declines Taranaki seabed mining over risk to marine life
In a draft decision the panel found that there would be a credible risk of harm to marine life.
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BREAKING: Fast Track panel declines seabed mining bid. "This is a victory for the moana, for all the people across Taranaki and Aotearoa, from Iwi and hapu and councils and everyone who loves our ocean," said KASM chairperson Cindy Baxter. #nzpol www.kasm.org.nz/post/breakin...
BREAKING! Fast Track panel rejects seabed mining
PRESS RELEASE Kiwis Against Seabed Mining are celebrating the Fast Track Panel's draft decision to decline Trans Tasman Resources' bid to mine the SouthTaranaki seabed. The draft decision was publis...
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Fast track Wrong track : Fast decision Wrong decision. For those who want a read, link to decision doc that grants mining in conservation land, new toxic dams and even another pit at Waihī .. doc link at the top of the page… all 346 pages of it.. www.fasttrack.govt.nz/.../waihi-no...
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Fast track amendment bill going through Parliament under urgency right now Good to hear the Greens re-stating their intention to repeal or drastically amend the bill and act, and to cancel extractive industry consents. #nzpol videos.parliament.nz
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Unbelievably, Shane thinks the fast track isn't going fast enough and it appears to be too democratic so him and Bishop are reining it in, with a new bill to be passed under urgency. This is preposterous. www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
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If you're not sure what to do, write to our govt and officials calling on them to take action against israel's breach of international law.... draft letters in the link
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa@psna-otautahi.bsky.social · 10mo agoLink to letters to send to MPs and MFaT regarding all three New Zealanders #NZPol docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Trans Tasman Resources' 100% owner, Australian company Manuka Resources (MKR),yesterday published its annual report, which contains this warning from the auditors. Yet this company is now selling shares on the NZX. #nzpol #stopthefasttrack #banseabedmining
No, Shane Jones, you cannot monster the Fast-Track panel convenors. We call on Bishop to reign him in #nzpol www.kasm.org.nz/post/kasm-ca...
KASM calls on Bishop to reign in Shane Jones on Fast-Track interference
PRESS RELEASE Kiwis Against Seabed Mining has requested the Minister in charge of the Fast-Track, Chris Bishop, to refuse Minister Shane Jones’ request to meet with the Fast-Track Panel Convenors, arg...
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So the Fast-Track panel convenor unimpressed with wannabe seabed mining company TTR’s lack of mahi on its application. Huge gaps remain Her memo 🔥🔥 #nzpol #banseabedmining #defendthedeep www.fasttrack.govt.nz/__data/asset...
The New Plymouth District Council just voted overwhelmingly to oppose #seabedmining! Absolutely awesome mahi by Councillor Amanda Clinton-Gohdes for her incredibly detailed proposal. Absolute legend. But totally the right decision! #defendthedeep
Hear the wannabe seabed miners on the radio this morning? Wonder if he's telling the truth? He's not. Here's just one clear example of the exaggeration and lies #nzpol #banseabedmining #defendthedeep www.kasm.org.nz/post/lies-da...
Lies, damned lies and Trans Tasman Resources
It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” - Upton Sinclair By Cindy BaxterI had to steel myself as I tuned in to watch Trans Tas...
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if you didn't have enough reasons to make a submission against the Regulatory Standards Bill, Anne Salmond gives you ten more. Submissions close 23 June. #nzpol newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/14/a...
Anne Salmond: What’s wrong with the Regulatory Standards Bill
Opinion: Nine reasons why Act's legislation on regulation is flawed and should not pass
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It’s hard to sum up the joy and strength of opposition to #seabedmining across the motu today. Here’s some of the images #defendthedeep
Huge day today with 7 paddle outs from Pōneke to Maukatia Bay, Muriwai to voice our collective opposition to #seabedmining. Join us! Bring a sign, a board, or just yourself and whanau #defendthedeep #banseabedmining Full details here www.facebook.com/share/18weWr...
Are you a surfer? Do you love & want to protect our Moana? This Sunday: World Oceans Day - there will be paddle-outs across the North Island's west coast in opposition to #seabed mining, from Pōneke all the way up to Maukatia (Māori) Bay near Muriwai. Can't fit them all in one post! #kikorangi 🧵
EDS wins procedural point against the EPA on the Fast-track process - the EPA must publish the first application on its website, whether it has accepted it as complete - or not. #nzpol eds.org.nz/resources/do...
Environmental Defence Society strikes procedural fast-track win | EDS
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the administrating agency of the Fast-Track Approvals Act, has accepted the Environmental Defence Society’s (EDS) contention that it has not been lawfully...
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“When we first started opposing this in 2012 there were companies all waiting in the wings for this first application to get across the line and, if it does, it'll be open slather on our coastlines” - @cindybax.bsky.social #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Trans-Tasman Resources' Taranaki seabed mining project clears first phase of Fast-track process
Trans-Tasman Resources wants to mine the South Taranaki Bight seabed every year for three decades.
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"This dangerous industry has zero public support. TTR has tried & failed multiple times – including losing in the Supreme Court, and yet this Government has handed them another chance through an undemocratic process that disrespects our people and our ocean." @cindybax.bsky.social #nzpol #kikorangi
KASM "livid" at government as EPA accepts seabed mining into fast-track process
PRESS RELEASE Community organisation Kiwis Against Seabed Mining today slammed the Luxon Government for swinging open the back door to let the seabed miners have another go, at a time when opposition ...
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A 50-year ban on seabed mining? Now we’re talking. #banseabedmining #defendthedeep #nzpol islandsbusiness.com/news-break/n...
New Caledonia bans 'dangerous' seabed mining for half a century
New Caledonia last week imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone – a rare and sweeping move that places.
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Seabed miners thought they cld pay their $250k fast track fee later. EPA told them they wouldn’t look at their application until they paid. Finally coughed up over a week later. This company is struggling with cash - huge financial problems. This is a big 🚩🚩for the govt. #nzpol
