Mining company OceanaGold Waihi have just applied to set up a new underground mine just north of Waihi.
The mine would be under forest park Wharekirauponga, which is administered by the Department of Conservation.
Pushing back on mining in the Coromandel and Hauraki, is Coromandel Watchdog Chairperson, Catherine Delahunty.
She talks to Jesse about their push back campaign Lock the Gate, and what other issues they are dealing with in the Coromandel.
Photo: Lock the Gate
