'End of an era' in New Zealand as offshore permit surrendered

The final exploration block outside of the Taranaki basin is surrendered

Beginning of the end? the government of New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern banned the issue of new offshore exploration permits in 2018 — Beginning of the end? the government of New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern banned the issue of new offshore exploration permits in 2018Photo: AFP / CHARLES PLATIAU

Russell Searancke

Published 10 March 2021, 02:27Updated 10 March 2021, 02:27

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