Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 17, 2018 17:26:38 GMT 12
NZ REFINERY'S BID TO DEEPEN WHANGAREI HARBOUR DRAWS NORTHLAND OPPOSITION
Refining NZ wants to deepen the channel into Whangarei Harbour so larger oil tankers can visit the refinery fully loaded.
The application by Refining NZ for a resource consent to deepen the channel has attracted more submissions opposed to the plan than those in support.
Refining NZ wants to dredge the channel so larger oil tankers can come in fully loaded, reducing shipping movements and transport costs. Those big ships already come in, but carrying less than capacity loads because the channel is not deep enough.
Those opposed to the dredging plans are Maori individuals, whanau, or iwi organisations such as the Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board which was deeply disappointed a cultural effects assessment was not included as part of the application......
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12029847
Refining NZ wants to deepen the channel into Whangarei Harbour so larger oil tankers can visit the refinery fully loaded.
The application by Refining NZ for a resource consent to deepen the channel has attracted more submissions opposed to the plan than those in support.
Refining NZ wants to dredge the channel so larger oil tankers can come in fully loaded, reducing shipping movements and transport costs. Those big ships already come in, but carrying less than capacity loads because the channel is not deep enough.
Those opposed to the dredging plans are Maori individuals, whanau, or iwi organisations such as the Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board which was deeply disappointed a cultural effects assessment was not included as part of the application......
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12029847