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Q&A: New Zealand complicity in US deep sea mining
Everything you need to know about New Zealand’s involvement in helping the USA's push for deep sea mining in the Pacific.
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Greenpeace boards Government-owned vessel in deep sea mining protest
Greenpeace activists are occupying a New Zealand state-owned research vessel in Wellington this morning. The Tangaroa has just finished deep sea mineral exploration work for an American company, Glomar, that is vying to start mining in the Pacific as soon as 2027.
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Move by US to fund Cook Island port, a trojan horse to start deep sea mining
News that the United States and New Zealand will co-fund a strategic port in the Cook Islands is being labelled a gross act of colonialism and resource grabbing by Greenpeace Aotearoa who say it's part of the US agenda to start deep mining in the Pacific.
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What it takes to fight Deep Sea Mining, and protect the Pacific from US imperialism
Indigenous representation at the International Seabed Authority is crucial to protect the moana for all humankind and for future generations. This is more vital than ever as the Trump administration pushes for US access to so called ‘critical’ minerals and deep sea mining threatens the Pacific Ocean.
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Halfway through 2026: Here’s how we’re shaping the future of our planet, together
Thanks to your incredible support, Greenpeace Aotearoa has been working relentlessly to defend nature. From preventing ocean destruction, taking action for forest protection, and defending all the amazing life thatthe…
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26,000 strong petition urges no minerals deal
Greenpeace today delivered a petition signed by over 26,000 people urging Prime Minister Chris Luxon to not sign a minerals deal with the USA.
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Luxon’s office converted into Trump’s war minerals HQ
Christopher Luxon’s electoral office has been converted into Trump’s war minerals headquarters today.
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A critical minerals deal with the USA: What you need to know
Trump is demanding New Zealand sign up to a deal to provide the USA with minerals. Tell Luxon to refuse Trump's demands for minerals!
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Seabed miners ‘trespassed’ from Taranaki waters, after Fast Track withdrawal
Iwi representatives from Taranaki have delivered a ‘trespass’ notice to wannabe seabed miners Trans Tasman Resources in Sydney.
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Trans-Tasman Resources rejects the Fast Track panel’s findings – but the evidence against seabed mining is crystal clear
Trans-Tasman Resources has withdrawn its Fast Track application to mine the seabed off Taranaki. Read the evidence of the experts who submitted for Greenpeace on how seabed mining would impact marine mammals, seabirds, the benthic ecology, sediment plume, along with feasibility and economics.