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Derek Cheng

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Derek Cheng

Senior Writer·NZ Herald·

28 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM4 mins to read

Derek Cheng is a Multimedia Journalist for the New Zealand Herald. He values holding those in power to account and shining a light on issues kept in the dark.

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It was curious when David Seymour, addressing a political panel audience on Tuesday, said Act would make New Zealand healthier and wealthier – and also “greener”.

This seemed to imply a belief that extracting minerals also somehow improved the environment. Normally the argument is that the economic benefit is enough

Source: New Zealand Herald · Derek Cheng

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🇳🇿 NZ
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