LEGAL APPEAL STOP SEABED MINING OFF PATEA

Ngati Ruanui are in the process of legal appeal to stop seabed mining off the coast of Patea.

This Givealittle page has been set up in response to the overwhelming request from individuals and organisations wanting to contribute to the legal appeal of the decision of The Environmental Protection Authority to grant an application from Trans Tasman Resources to mine iron-ore off the coast of Patea.

Te Runanga o Ngati Ruanui Trust's involvement (page creator)

Ngati Ruanui are legally appealing the decision of the Environmental Protection Authority to stop Trans Tasman Resources ironsand mining application off the coast of Patea. Ngati Ruanui submitted against this application in October 2016.

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Te Runanga o Ngati Ruanui Trust is an Iwi Organisation established to lead the environmental, economic, social, cultural and futuristic aspirations of Ngati Ruanui and their communities. With an intergenerational focus that leaves a positive legacy for Aotearoa future.

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Funds donated will be used to offset costs of the legal appeal process being undertaken by Ngati Ruanui.

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Seabed Mining Appeal 18 April 2018

Posted by: Te Runanga o Ngati Ruanui Trust

Today is day 3 of 4 at High Court in Wellington to appeal the decision of the Environmental Protection Authority to grant an application from Trans Tasmam Resources to mine iron-ore off tye coast of Patea . This page has been reopened in response to people wanting to donate to the appeal costs.

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Guest Donor on 18 Apr 2018

$50

Jo Massey on 18 Apr 2018

Wish I was a millionaire so I could fund the whole appeal costs. Thank you for your work fighting this - their caseat the EPA hearing was deceptive, showed only self interest and a disregard for our marine environment's health. I hope their lies are revealed by the higher court's scrutiny.

$50

Guest Donor on 16 Nov 2017

$50

Save our seas on 26 Oct 2017

$400

Guest Donor on 02 Oct 2017

Good luck

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This page was created on 11 Aug 2017 and closed on 30 Jun 2018.