10:53 am on 28 November 2018 Robin Martin, Reporter @robincharles robin.martin@radionz.co.nz Taranaki farmers say they will be collateral damage if a recommendation that safety exclusion zones be enforced around oil and gas […]
News article: Court hears appeal against oil exploration
Five days were set aside to hear an appeal by Taranaki Energy Watch (TEW) against the proposed rules (in the District Plan) relating to oil and gas exploration and production […]
News article: Taranaki Energy Watch fundraises for Environment Court case on proposed oil and gas rules
Taranaki Energy Watch is continuing their ongoing fundraising for their upcoming Environment court case against South Taranaki District Council’s proposed oil and gas rules. Sarah Roberts, spokesperson for Taranaki Energy […]
News article: Hearing to consider opposition to councils drilling rules is delayed
TARA SHASKEY Last updated 12:51, March 28 2018 Sue O’Dowd/FAIRFAX NZ. South Taranaki District Council’s proposed rules around seismic surveying are being appealed in the Environment Court. A hearing considering an […]
News article: Trial underway for activist groups appeal over councils drilling rules
TARA SHASKEY Last updated 14:50, March 19 2018 Sue O’Dowd/FAIRFAX NZ. South Taranaki District Council’s proposed rules around seismic surveying are being appealed in the Environment Court. An activist group’s appeal to […]
News article: Grassroots environmental activist group amass 80000 war chest to take council to court over drilling rules
HELEN HARVEY Last updated 16:32, March 13 2018 Sue O’Dowd/FAIRFAX NZ. South Taranaki District Council’s proposed rules around seismic surveying are being appealed in the Environment Court. A small group of environmental […]
News article: Oil and gas exploration sparks public meetings- Southland
Supplied A well site in the Stratford District. The possibility of oil or gas companies gaining exploration permits in Southland have prompted a series of public meetings this week. Tenders […]
News article: South Taranaki District plan to be challenged in environment court
Taranaki Energy Watch has filed an appeal to the Environment Court over the oil and gas rules in the proposed South Taranaki District Plan. The environmental group is one of eight […]
Media Release: District Plan offers not enough protection for people or the environment
Taranaki Energy Watch Climate Justice Taranaki 8 November 2016 The proposed South Taranaki District Plan offers not enough protection for people or the environment from hazardous industries […]