Kaye says she discussed mining opposition with Key
The Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.
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National MP to fight gulf mine plan
National MP Nikki Kaye has criticised Government plans to open Great Barrier Island to mining, as have mayors John Banks and Len Brown.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Green image not at stake in mining plans
Many people are ignoring the opportunity to discuss the Government's mining proposals rationally, says Fran O'Sullivan.
Mining resources could grow economy - Business NZ
Business leaders have urged Kiwis to take a rational approach to the debate over the Government's proposed plans to open conservation land up to mining.
Govt plans to open 7000h of conservation land to mining
The Government is proposing to open up more than 7000 hectares of conservation land for mining on Coromandel, and Paparoa National Park on the West Coast.
Govt will justify mining by protecting other land - Forest & Bird
The Govt will try to justify mining in conservation land by putting other areas into protection when it announces its plans at 3pm, says Forest & Bird.
Inquiries launched into leaked Cabinet info
The State Services Commission has launched inquiries into the unauthorised release of Government information including a Cabinet paper on the stocktake of Crown minerals.
PM revises plan to open parks for mining
John Key appeared to hint at a watering down of proposals to open national parks to mining yesterday.
Key refuses to confirm mining plans
John Key says the public will have to wait for a discussion paper to be released to find out what conservation land may be mined and how.
Financial markets now 'back to normal' says English
New Zealand's financial markets are "back to normal", says Finance Minister Bill English.