Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is among more than 40 countries talking to the US about supplying minerals. Photo: RNZThe government must be more transparent about any potential minerals deal with the United States, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says. Clark chairs the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative which about 50 countries have signed up to - not including New Zealand. Helen Clark says the environment would suffer if New Zealand signed up to large-scale, "destructive" mining practices. The environment would suffer if New Zealand signed up to large-scale, "destructive" mining practices, Clark said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 03, 2026 02:46 UTC