Who We Are.
KASM brings together Kiwis from all walks of life - we're tangata whenua and tauiwi, coasties and city-dwellers, fishers and environmentalists, surfers and scientists, young and old. We're ocean lovers who won't stand by while seabed mining companies threaten our moana. Together, we're building a movement to protect our ocean from seabed mining for generations to come.
We are a non-political, non-profit organisation, funded by membership subscriptions and donations. We are a community organisation entirely powered by volunteers passionate about this kaupapa.
KASM is an incorporated society with members from throughout the motu. We work on behalf of these members and many others throughout Aotearoa with a solitary focus – to stand against all seabed proposals in our waters and ultimately to see a ban on seabed mining in Aotearoa.
What We Do.
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Connect and empower people who care about protecting our oceans from seabed mining
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Inform communities about proposals and their impacts
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Challenge seabed mining applications through the courts and consent process
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Present evidence to government and councils about the impacts of seabed mining
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Support people to have their say in official processes
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Work alongside experts to understand and share the science
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Build partnerships with iwi, fishing industry, and environmental groups
Our Mission.
KASM works to raise awareness about seabed mining proposals in Aotearoa and share information about what's at stake for our oceans.
Our goal is to ensure New Zealanders understand seabed mining plans and what they mean for our marine environment, so they can stand up for its protection.
Together, we show our government that Kiwis don't want seabed mining - we want our future generations to inherit healthy, thriving oceans.