Tender for minerals exploration permits in central North Island, New Zealand *

New Zealand - April 5 2013
A competitive tender will be held later this year for metallic mineral exploration permits over 8,261.09 km2 of the Taupo Volcanic Zone in the…

Co-authors: Catherine Somerville, John Hassan, Jo Appleyard, Neil Anderson, Teresa Weeks.

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A tougher fracking regime in prospect *

New Zealand - November 29 2012
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment will be recommending a tougher regulatory regime for fracking when she delivers her final recommendations to Parliament next year.

Co-authors: Brian Clayton, Karen Kemp, Andrew Woods, Neil Anderson.

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Australia the model for NZ's Pike River regulatory response *

Australia, New Zealand - November 21 2012
Australia is a constant presence in the Royal Commission’s inquiry into the Pike River coal mine tragedy in which 29 miners died in an accident which was – quite literally – waiting to happen.

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Royalty rates review for minerals *

New Zealand - November 8 2012
Submissions close on the royalty rates review for minerals on 7 December 2012.

Co-authors: Catherine Somerville, Stephen Lowe, Andrew Woods, Neil Anderson.

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Consumer Law Reform Bill - now a lot closer to Australia *

Australia, New Zealand - October 4 2012
Amendments proposed by the Commerce Committee will bring the Consumer Law Reform Bill much closer to the Australian model.

Co-authors: Kelly McFadzien.

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