Seabed mining bid lays bare EEZ Act flaws

Seabed mining bid lays bare EEZ Act flaws
Gavin Evans
The public gallery of the Supreme Court was packed this week as 20 counsel appeared before five justices to try and hammer out the validity or otherwise of Trans-Tasman Resources’ consent to mine the seabed off the coast from Patea.More than 50 people, many from Taranaki iwi, watched the proceedings from in the court while extra seating was provided in the lobby for others to watch by video. Ngāti Ruanui kaumatua Turangapito Parata opened and closed the hearing with a karakia. “We do understand the significance of the issues to...

More Law & Regulation

Wikeley loses again in Owen Glenn stoush
Law & Regulation

Wikeley loses again in Owen Glenn stoush

Supreme Court says fraud findings can’t be relitigated.

Victoria Young 04 Jul 2025
The business born battling Vector connection contracts
Property

The business born battling Vector connection contracts

'Pretty on the nose': Developers challenge Vector's hefty fees.

Garth Bray 04 Jul 2025
Eric Watson gearing up for more court action
Law & Regulation

Eric Watson gearing up for more court action

Watson says he would continue to stand firmly on his position. 

Denise McNabb 03 Jul 2025