New Zealand: NGO calls for extra protection against mining in World Heritage sites, other PAs
The Government should take action to protect World Heritage and other specially protected areas from mineral activity the Environment and Conservation Organisations (ECO) said today.
ECO co-chair Cath Wallace said the Prime Minister’s statement on Monday that mining would not be allowed in World Heritage areas is welcomed but legislative action to make this certain, is now urgent, and other areas also need protection.
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