West Coast does not have 1000 years worth of coal left - MBIE
Claims the West Coast has 1000 years worth of coal left to mine have been debunked.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has said 96 years is a more realistic figure for the amount of coal left on the Coast.
The West Coast has about 664.1 million tonnes of coal resources and reserves left, but not all of the coal could realistically be recovered.
Coal Action Network Aotearoa Cindy Baxter said there were plenty of alternatives to coal for the dairy industry and steel production.
"The West Coast is already seeing very real impacts of climate change, which is costing jobs, causing slips, causing dumps to be scattered all over our coastlines," she said.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.6% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
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