Straterra is the industry group representing the New Zealand resource sector and NZ mining
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Straterra offers a collective voice for the New Zealand resource sector, from small firms to large enterprises. Our membership represents 84% by value of NZ's mineral production (except for oil & gas, and geothermal) and a large percentage of the exploration effort. Straterra works closely with the petroleum sector and has links to the geothermal sector.
We are committed to environmental and social responsibility.
The goal of the resource sector is to be recognised as being a responsible and significant contributor to the NZ economy, NZ mining, the NZ Brand and to the environmental values held so highly by all NZers.
Situated in the CBD at 93 The Terrace, Straterra is well positioned near the Beehive (view of Woodward Street from The Terrace).
27 January 2012
Straterra submission on EEZ Bill
In general, this is a very good Bill. It fills gaps in legislation in the marine environment, and does not or should not duplicate other legislation. View our submission here
26 January 2012, Southland Times
Mining results in huge benefits for society
I would like to correct Green MP Julie-Ann Genter on her bizarre claim that no mining town in New Zealand has ever enjoyed benefits ... more
17 January 2012
Minerals sector aims for bright 2012
The oil and gas sector’s strengthened representation will help promote the resource sector’s potential contribution to New Zealand, Straterra says. “The timing is very good for a strengthened PEPANZ and Straterra to work together in improving New Zealand’s attractiveness for investment in the resource sector.” More
NZ Herald, 16 January 2012
Govt plans to make mineral exploration easier
Straterra CEO Chris Baker said New Zealand needed a regulatory regime that was "competitive" with other countries to attract mining industry investment. "There's no question a number of potential investors would say we are not competitive, so there needs to be changes that make the process, and this is not about lowering standards, it's about making the process transparent, understandable and deliverable." More
NZ Herald, 13 December 2011
Phil Heatley is Minister of Energy and Resources
Straterra chief executive Chris Baker said Heatley was associate spokesman for energy when National was in opposition and had a good understanding of the issues. "There's a lot of positives." More
12 December 2011
IPENZ report talks up resources
“The report says what we have known all along, which is that New Zealand has significant resource potential, but that more effort is needed by our country to attract the investment to explore and develop that potential.” Chris Baker, CEO, Straterra More
NZ Herald, 30 November 2011
Greens rise spurs rethink
"It's a signal that environmental issues are gaining in importance among some sectors of public opinion and in New Zealand generally. That's something we in the resource sector are taking account of and will be working more on across a broad front," said Bernie Napp, a senior policy analyst at resources umbrella group Straterra. More
24 November 2011
Green light on fracking - new report
“The [Taranaki Regional Council] report puts to rest the debate on fracking, Straterra CEO Chris Baker said today. “It concludes fracking can be done with little risk using good well design and proper disposal of used water, in the right geological conditions.” More
02 November 2011
CCS could work in NZ - new report
Carbon capture and storage is among options for mitigating New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions. A report by a consortium led by Transfield Worley shows that CCS has potential application in New Zealand. View full report and companion summary report View Straterra's media release, and more on CCS in New Zealand here