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

• 53.2% Yes
  53.2% Complete
• 46.8% No
  46.8% Complete

1631 votes

"Christmas Ukulele Jam" <> Island Bay <> Sat 13th Dec

Helen from Southgate

Tinsel up and come along to play and sing some most-loved Christmas carols and Christmas songs.
7pm, 88 The Parade, Island Bay. Doors open 6.30pm.

Bring a friend or the family, your guitar or ukulele, whistle or fiddle - all acoustic instruments are welcome. If you'd just like to sing, that's great!

Bring a music stand and a tablet to access the songbook - here: heyzine.com...
There will also be paper songbooks on the night.

The church is 100m city side of the Island Bay shops. Good off-street parking right there.

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Free cot mattresses

Mary from Seatoun

Message me if interested. Pick up from seatoun heights rd