Protect our moana
Mining companies want to dig up our seabed, using massive machines to extract minerals and risking serious harm to marine life and ocean habitats in the process.
For more than a decade, wannabe seabed mining companies have tried to get approval to mine the South Taranaki Bight and other parts of our moana.
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining - communities, iwi, scientists, fishers, surfers and ocean lovers across Aotearoa, have stood together to oppose them. We have marched in the streets, fought through the courts and presented strong scientific evidence against seabed mining in our waters.
Time and again, seabed mining proposals have failed environmental scrutiny.
We have won many fights but without a ban, industry will continue pushing for political pathways and the battle will continue.
Enough is enough.
This election year, we are calling for a permanent ban on seabed mining in Aotearoa waters
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining
KASM is a community of everyday New Zealanders standing up to protect our oceans from seabed mining. From surfers to scientists, fishers to families - we're united by our connection to the moana and our determination to protect it for future generations.
We're volunteers from diverse backgrounds, united by one clear purpose: keeping seabed mining out of Aotearoa's waters.
We're fighting to prevent seabed mining from ever starting in our waters. Join the movement to ban seabed mining in Aotearoa.
Our Partners.
KASM works alongside many partners and organisations to increase collective awareness and action around seabed mining.