Seabed mining is back in the spotlight as Trans Tasman Resources submits second application for consent to mine off the South Taranaki coast.

A hikoi plans to deliver a 5000-signature petition to MPs calling for a moratorium on all seabed mining in New Zealand.

Seabed mining is back in the spotlight as Trans Tasman Resources submits second application for consent to mine off the South Taranaki coast.

Patrick O'Sullivan - Local Focus VJ based in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Nathan Morton - Local Focus Video Journalist in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Gavin Ogden - Local Focus Video Journalist in Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Local Focus team. Made with funding from NZ On Air.