Expanding mining: NZ First want to declaw DOC, extend permits, return half of royalties to local regions

NZ First pledges to return half of mining royalties to regions

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. File photo supplied The New Zealand First political party has announced a campaign policy that will see 50 per cent of any royalties gained from mining to be directly returned to the region from which it came – not Wellington. This is part of a national mining policy package to restore common sense to the sector, deliver real returns to the regions, and unlock the economic potential New Zealand has been s…

Expanding mining: NZ First want to declaw DOC, extend permits, return half of royalties to local regions

Mining plays a vital role in NZ's economy and is expanding, the party says, so approvals need to be easier and more efficient.

NZ First Campaign Announcement: 50% Mining Royalties To Be Returned To Regions – Not Wellington

A core part of the policy is ensuring communities directly benefit from mining activity.