Member’s bill in the name of Te Paati Māori’s Debbie Ngarewa-Packer introduced on Aug 4. The bill would put in place a ban on seabed mining consents within the Exclusive Economic Zone and coastal waters including retrospectively withdrawing existing seabed mining consents and exploration rights. Voted down at first reading on May 15 with National, Labour and Act opposed.

Prohibition on Seabed Mining Legislation Amendment Bill