Mining Strategy a Huge Risk
The mining strategy launched at Blackball on the West Coast today by Minister Shane Jones is a huge risk to the environment and a disingenuous… Read More »Mining Strategy a Huge Risk
From the Chair
We have a Winner!
Congratulations Gin Loane Gin has won the draw to for 2 nights accommodation at the beautiful eco-friendly Fern Lodge in lovely Kapanga/Coromandel Town. Thank you… Read More »We have a Winner!
NZ First Coalition Gain a Threat to the Environment and Public Participation
The NZ First Party has already threatened the environment and communities with their “fast track” law change plan that will give Ministers unilateral powers to… Read More »NZ First Coalition Gain a Threat to the Environment and Public Participation
Minister Declares War on Nature
The Prime Minister must rein in the Minister of Resources, NZ Firsts Shane Jones, whose recent statements are a declaration of war on nature. In… Read More »Minister Declares War on Nature
Broken Promises v No Hope on Mining Issues from Major Parties
Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki have been assessing the main political parties in terms of their commitment to protecting the environment of the Hauraki Coromandel and… Read More »Broken Promises v No Hope on Mining Issues from Major Parties
Our No Mining Big Day Out
On Sunday November 6 a small team of Watchdog people and some tangata whenua travelled up to Manukau to protest outside the Labour Governments AGM… Read More »Our No Mining Big Day Out
Government Response to Mining Moratorium Call Incoherent
The Government has responded to the petition calling for a moratorium on mining on conservation land in an incoherent and illogical manner. Last Wednesday when… Read More »Government Response to Mining Moratorium Call Incoherent
Watchdog Gets Kick in the Face for Christmas
We accept losing but we do not accept that voluntary groups acting in the public interest should be punished with costs.
Watchdog Loses High Court Judicial Review on Mining but Will Keep Fighting
The High Court has ruled against our application for a Judicial Review of Ministers Parker and Robertson decision to allow Oceana Gold to build a… Read More »Watchdog Loses High Court Judicial Review on Mining but Will Keep Fighting
Mining Permit On DOC Land An Utter Betrayal
Friday, 7 August 2020, 8:35 amPress Release: Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki says the Government has utterly betrayed the public by allowing MBIE… Read More »Mining Permit On DOC Land An Utter Betrayal