Activists Protest Deep Sea Mining Ties to Trump's Policies in New Zealand
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What happened
Greenpeace Aotearoa activists are occupying a state-owned research vessel in Wellington. The vessel, the Tangaroa, had recently completed deep sea mineral exploration for an American company, Glomar, which is reportedly vying to begin mining in the Pacific as early as 2027. The protest highlights concerns that New Zealand is being used to support deep sea mining ventures linked to challenges to international law.
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Why it matters
The demonstration targets the use of New Zealand assets in ventures that activists argue support resource extraction linked to Donald Trump's policies. Greenpeace Aotearoa campaigner Juressa Lee stated that the issue involves the risk of irreversible damage to the ocean from deep sea mining activities.
From livenews.co.nz
Who's involved
- Donald TrumpTarget of the protest regarding deep sea mining policies and executive orders.
- Greenpeace AotearoaOrganization actively protesting deep sea mining and corporate policies.
- LeeGreenpeace Aotearoa campaigner speaking on the protest.
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Greenpeace Aotearoa
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