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Shane Jones Advocates Mining Over Conservation in New Zealand

6/25/2025

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New Zealand's Minister Shane Jones is pushing to dismantle the Department of Conservation, arguing that its vast land holdings should be repurposed for mining to boost economic growth. However, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka defends the ecological importance of these lands, while Green MP Steve Abel cautions against sacrificing environmental protection for profit.

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New Zealand's Minister Shane Jones is pushing to dismantle the Department of Conservation, arguing that its vast land holdings should be repurposed for mining to boost economic growth. However, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka defends the ecological importance of these lands, while Green MP Steve Abel cautions against sacrificing environmental protection for profit.