New Zealand Aluminium Smelter has released environmental reports about its site at Tiwai Point. Environment Minister David Parker has welcomed environmental reports that were released by New Zealand Aluminium Smelters this week, but he hopes more information is forthcoming. When asked about those issues, Parker said Environment Southland was the authority with the lead responsibility for environmental management in the area. “This includes monitoring and managing discharges to the environment.’’ROBERT KITCHIN/Stuff Environment minister David Parker hs welcomed reports from New Zealand Aluminium Smelter, but wants more information. It has set aside $298m as a provision in its accounts for the closure and rehabilitation of its Tiwai site.

Source: Stuff April 23, 2021 06:11 UTC