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Opposition leader Tina Browne has claimed that the meaning of the word “consultation” is lost on the Government, following a government-led seabed minerals meeting that was held in New Zealand last week.

CI NEWSDede Mingi25 November 2024Deep Sea Mining Debate, Cook Islands Seabed Minerals, Opposition Leader Tina Browne, Environmental Risks, Economic Impact, Marine Conservation, Sustainable Alternatives, Public Consultation Criticism, Seabed Mining Roadshow

Roadshow not consultation

Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.

CI NEWSDede Mingi22 November 2024Seabed Mining, Cook Islands Environment, 10-Year Moratorium, NGO Opposition, Korero o te Orau, Te Ipukarea Society, Deep Sea Mining Debate, Precautionary Approach, Sustainable Development, Greenwashing Concerns, Transparency In Government

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