Straterra is the industry group representing the New Zealand resource sector and NZ mining
WE have updated our pages on - Fracking, the facts
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).
NEW - updated pages on CCS
In view of public interest and concern, Straterra is publishing updated web content on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
The Listener, 14 January 2012
Fracking in NZ
There has never been water contamination in New Zealand as a result of fracking, or an oil and gas operation generally,” states a position paper put out by PEPANZ and ... Straterra.
NZ Herald, 20 February 2012
Lawyers back drilling criticism
Mining lobby group Straterra argued the list of considerations to be taken into account when considering the balance between economic and environmental concerns was "largely tilted towards environmental concerns". It urged changes to address that. More
17 February 2012
The truth about lignite
Straterra visited Southland this week to check out the New Vale lignite mine. There, old mine workings are rehabilitated into pasture, while seams are worked to supply mainly Invercargill and Dunedin Hospitals, and Fonterra's dairy processing plant at Edendale. More
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