Exclusively Economic Zone bad for industry, says Forest & Bird

The Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill, currently passing through its remaining stages in Parliament, helps Big Oil less than you might think

The Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill, known as the EEZ Bill, is among the most important pieces of legislation being progressed by John Key’s government. Forest & Bird, and everyone who cares about our marine environment, wants to support it.

As drafted at the moment, the Bill risks our oceans and our reputation. For industry, too, it’s a risk.

 

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