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

• 53.1% Yes
  53.1% Complete
• 46.9% No
  46.9% Complete

1633 votes

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