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What type of gold mining, if any, occurs in Pounamu Management Areas?

Answered Question 36360 (2026)
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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • What type of gold mining, if any, occurs in Pounamu Management Areas?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

There are currently 157 mining permits with gold as a target mineral over Pounamu Management Areas. This figure is inclusive of six gold fossicking areas, and one special purpose mining permit for tourism activity.