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Wannabe seabed mining company Trans-Tasman Resources tries to repackage the same bad science and feed it up to the Fast Track expert panel as something new.
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A fast-tracked farce: Trans-Tasman Resources still hasn’t learned to listen
If you’ve ever wondered what corporate arrogance looks like, spend a day at Trans-Tasman Resources’ (TTR) fast-track application conference*. I did. It was my first out-of-office in my new role…
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October 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
kasm-nz.bsky.social
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
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October 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
greenpeace.org.nz
PRESS RELEASE:
Greenpeace is calling on prospective investors “not to bankroll ocean destruction” by investing in wannabe seabed mining company, Manuka Resources, as they list on the NZ stock exchange today.
#nzpol #BanSeabedMining #Oceans
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Greenpeace calls for investors to boycott wannabe seabed miner as they list on NZ stock exchange
Greenpeace is calling on prospective investors “not to bankroll ocean destruction” by investing in wannabe seabed mining company, Manuka Resources, as they list on the NZ stock exchange today.
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September 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
greenpeace.org.nz
PRESS RELEASE:
Four ocean advocates sentenced in court, after locking down the Wellington HQ of the mining industry lobbying firm Straterra (now the New Zealand Minerals Council) in September 2024.
#nzpol #BanSeabedMining #Oceans
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Greenpeace activists convicted and discharged over seabed mining action
Four ocean advocates sentenced in court after locking down the Wellington HQ of the mining industry lobbying firm Straterra in September 2024.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:07 AM
nickofnz.bsky.social
Fast-track expert finds ‘substantial uncertainty’ at heart of seabed mining application

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Fast-track expert finds ‘substantial uncertainty’ at heart of seabed mine
A commissioned report found unproven methods, scrambled citations and a reliance on decades-old data in fast-track application
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September 25, 2025 at 5:47 AM
greenpeace.org.nz
A new report says Trans-Tasman Resources' seabed mining application contains "outdated information, internal inconsistencies and unproven technology".
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Fast-track expert finds ‘substantial uncertainty’ at heart of seabed mine
A commissioned report found unproven methods, scrambled citations and a reliance on decades-old data in fast-track application
newsroom.co.nz
September 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
nzgreenpeace.bsky.social
PRESS RELEASE

Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) and Greenpeace today welcomed the invitation from the Fast-Track expert panel considering the seabed mining application to make a submission on the project.
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KASM, Greenpeace invited to submit on Fast-Track seabed mining application
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) and Greenpeace today welcomed the invitation from the Fast-Track expert panel considering the seabed mining application to make a submission on the project.
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September 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
nickofnz.bsky.social
Greenpeace and @KASM_NZ asked to submit to 'expert panel' on the Australian miner Trans Tasman Resources' Fast-Track seabed mining application: www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... via @greenpeace.org.nz

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KASM, Greenpeace invited to submit on Fast-Track seabed mining application - Greenpeace Aotearoa
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) and Greenpeace today welcomed the invitation from the Fast-Track expert panel considering the seabed mining application to make a submission on the project.
www.greenpeace.org
September 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM
peggyoki.bsky.social
Tell NOAA that proposals to weaken regulations for U.S. companies to conduct deep-sea mining in international waters is UNACCEPTABLE! 🦑🦀🐋
Please take Surfrider ACTION to submit comments to NOAA in opposition to its proposed rule on seabed mining‼️ www.surfrider.org/campaigns/St...
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September 4, 2025 at 3:15 AM
cindybax.bsky.social
OUCH!
"The Applicant's responses to some of my directions have provided little, if any assistance, and have in fact led to my taking a more conservative approach to timeframe"

The belligerent tone of TTR's memo did not work in their favour
#NZpol #banseabedmining

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Seabed miner slows fast track with 'cynical' response
An Australian company has slowed its fast track bid to mine the Taranaki seabed by failing to provide information demanded by officials.
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August 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
greenpeace.org.nz
Wind turbines off the coast of Taranaki could act as artificial reefs and have a positive impact on biodiversity. The opposite of Trans-Tasman Resources' destructive seabed mining plans.
#BanSeabedMining #ProtectTheOceans

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The Post
The seabed of the South Taranaki Bight might look like a desert of black sand, but there are plenty of smaller species living in it, a researcher says.
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July 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
nickofnz.bsky.social
BOOM!

The writing is on the wall for seabed mining in Taranaki.

A select committee unanimously found changes are needed to ensure seabed mining doesn’t prevent the development of offshore wind farms.
#ClimateAction #BanSeabedMining #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/24/m...
Minister seeks advice on restricting seabed mining
A select committee unanimously found changes are needed to ensure seabed mining doesn't prevent the development of offshore wind farms.
newsroom.co.nz
July 28, 2025 at 1:39 AM
greenpeace.org.nz
Whanganui District Council is named a relevant authority in Trans-Tasman Resources' fast-track application process for its seabed mining project.
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Elation as Whanganui gets voice in fast-track seabed mining decision
'We’ve had to fight tooth and nail just to get this far,' says councillor.
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July 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
greenpeace.org.nz
Seabed mining is incompatible with the development of an offshore wind industry.
#BanSeabedMining #ProtectTheOceans

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Minister seeks advice on restricting seabed mining
A select committee unanimously found changes are needed to ensure seabed mining doesn't prevent the development of offshore wind farms.
newsroom.co.nz
July 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
greenpeace.org.nz
TTR has failed again and again to convince the courts and the environmental authorities that seabed mining won't harm the beautiful South Taranaki Bight.
#BanSeabedMining #ProtectTheOceans
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Stuff
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July 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
oceanjustice.bsky.social
Sky whales at Kingston foreshore reminding delegates that the deep ocean is no place for commerce miners.
#ISA30
#BanSeabedMining #OceanJustice
July 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
kasm-nz.bsky.social
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
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July 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
greenpeace.org.nz
The owners of wannabe seabed miners Trans-Tasman Resources face complaints they've misled investors. TTR and owners Manuka Resources are not to be trusted, displaying a complete lack of transparency throughout the whole process.
#BanSeabedMining #ProtectTheOceans
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ASX-listed Manuka Resources accused of misleading investors
The National Business Review Online is New Zealand's authority in breaking business news and analysis.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:36 AM
greenpeace.org.nz
Seabed mining plans alarm fishing club leader. Seabed mining off the coast of Taranaki will devastate areas where pygmy blue whales forage.
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‘I never thought it would get this far’: Fishing club leader on seabed mining bid
The commodore of the Wanganui-Manawatu Sea Fishing Club is raising the alarm over a seabed mining project he never believed would happen.
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July 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
greenpeace.org.nz
The Waitangi Tribunal has granted iwi a hearing into the way the Fast-track Approvals Act has been used to seek approval to mine the seabed off Pātea.
#BanSeabedMining #ProtectTheOceans
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Iwi granted Waitangi Tribunal hearing into fast-tracked plans to mine seabed off Pātea
The Waitangi Tribunal has granted iwi a hearing into the way the Fast-track Approvals Act has been used to seek approval to mine the seabed off Pātea.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
greenpeace.org.nz
New Plymouth District Council joins the growing wave of opposition to seabed mining off the coast of Taranaki.
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New Plymouth council draws line in sand over seabed mining
A recent vote sees New Plymouth join Whanganui and South Taranaki district councils in formally opposing seabed mining.
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June 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
greenpeace.org.nz
A motion to oppose seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight is going before the New Plymouth District Council today.
#BanSeabedMining #ProtectTheOceans
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Councillor wants NPDC to take stance on seabed mining
A motion to oppose seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight will go before the New Plymouth District Council on Tuesday.
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June 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
cindybax.bsky.social
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
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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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June 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
greenpeace.org.nz
The sheer arrogance of this is eye watering.

The Australian mining company applying to mine the South Taranaki seabed wants iwi to jump on board and “get to work keeping an eye on the environment” whether they want seabed mining or not.

#BanSeabedMining #auspol #nzpol
‘Whether they want us or not’: Seabed mine boss calls Māori to work for him
The Australian company applying to mine the South Taranaki seabed wants iwi to jump on board and get to work keeping an eye on the environment.
www.teaonews.co.nz
June 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
greenpeace.org.nz
Whanganui mayor slams Trans-Tasman Resources' "vague" plans to rip up the seabed off the Taranaki coast.
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Mayor raises alarm over Taranaki seabed mining proposal
Whanganui’s mayor says there is a lack of detail in the claimed benefits for Whanganui.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM