Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

• Yes
• No

Vote View Results

• 53.3% Yes
  53.3% Complete
• 46.7% No
  46.7% Complete

1669 votes

Out and about this week

Vanessa Amanono from Evergreen Homes & Gardens

Another productive week meeting some great people and keeping their gardens and lawns looking sharp. Scarifying, mowing, pruning, garden tidy ups. Get in touch if you need help.

Christchurch South Community Gardens Market Day

Sahara from Somerfield

Christchurch South Community Gardens summer market day, tomorrow December 6th at 188 Strickland Street 🌞
10am-1pm

Plants, produce, preserves, baking + more. Also yummy sausage sizzle! 🌭🫕

Bring the family down for a bite to eat or to buy some produce 🪴🧁🥤