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We have asked the Coromandel candidates and the Conservation spokespeople from each party to give us clear statements on exactly where they stand on extending Schedule 4, and protecting Karangahake conservation land from mining. We have received replies from Labour and the Greens, affirming both parties commitment to extending Schedule 4.  Furthermore, the Greens have … Continue reading 2017 Election – which party will protect Karangahake from mining?

Saturday's Rally for the Mountain was split in two, when a boulder smashed into SH2, closing the Gorge and separating rally-goers.  About 150 people gathered at the Waikino Hall, and another 150 at the Karangahake Hall. We were amazed to have so many people show up,  despite extreme circumstances, and SO many people getting turned … Continue reading Not even a 3-tonne boulder could stop us!

An ex-DOC worker arrested this morning for standing in front of mining vehicles on public conservation land in the Karangahake Gorge says DOC is unable to fulfil their protection and advocacy role, so members of the public are left to do it instead. Karangahake local Rebecca Gribble says her decision to remain on the road … Continue reading Ex-DOC worker arrested on public conservation land

The Karangahake community stood their ground yesterday morning to stop mining company New Talisman Gold from entering the mining site on conservation land in the Karangahake Gorge. More than 30 people stood in front of the gate to the mining site, halting work vehicles from entering for more than two hours. Nine people were physically … Continue reading Standing Ground

Today a group of us went for a bushwalk and scaled down a cliff to reach the back of New Talisman's mining operation - the site known as the Portal Pad. We stood outside their fencing to bear witness, and record what is happening. New Talisman are still locking a now completely unnecessary gate at … Continue reading Up close at the mine site on Mt Karangahake