Petition request
That the House of Representatives urge the Government not to list Sams Creek Mine in Schedule 2 of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill, in recognition of the significant risk to Te Waikoropupū Springs; and to amend the Fast Track Approvals Bill so that activities that are contrary to any of the 16 Water Conservation Orders are specifically excluded from the Bill; and note that 24,446 people have signed an online petition in support of this.
Petition reason
Te Waikoropupū Springs have some of the clearest water ever measured. In 2023 the Springs received a Water Conservation Order from the Environment Court. If the Fast-Track Approvals Bill were to pass into law, the Government may be able to bypass the protection given to the springs. Siren Gold Mining has submitted an application to fast track a mine in the Golden Bay area under Sam’s Creek. If the mine's waste product were to leak into the aquifer the crystal-clear waters could be lost forever.
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Petition progress
- Open for signatures
- Closed for signatures
- Select Committee
- Reported
- Referred to Minister
| Number of signatures: | 1 |
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| Date presented: | 31 Jul 2024 |
| SC Report(s): | 01 Aug 2025 (Final) |