A conservation group opposed to seabed mining off the South Taranaki coastline is set to argue its case again in the Court of Appeal. Taranaki-Whanganui Conservation Board (TWCB) was one of several groups that successfully appealed to the High Court in August last year to quash a marine consent for Trans Tasman Resources Ltd (TTR) to mine the seabed. SIMON O'CONNOR/STUFF Patea Beach is one of the closest landmarks to seabed mining operations in South Taranaki Bight. READ MORE:* Environmentalists win appeal against seabed mining decision* DOC helps company with mining application, then funds $100k appeal against it* Attack on information to back up plan for seabed iron sand mining* Seven appeals lodged in High Court to fight Taranaki ironsand mining planThe Conservation Board decided to defend the High Court decision, and also sought leave to cross-appeal the decision confirmed on other grounds. The Court of Appeal has granted leave to appeal, and to cross-appeal, to all parties, including TTR, Taranaki-Whanganui Conservation Board and other cross-appellants - a hearing that is set for September 24-26.

Source: Stuff June 02, 2019 23:27 UTC