BOOM!
A years-long battle between Pākiri locals and a sand mining company has ended after the miners withdrew their High Court bid to continue dredging operations in Auckland's north.
Another great win for people and planet!
https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/08/30/decades-long-fight-over-sand-mining-ends-with-court-appeal-withdrawal/ #nzpol #goodnews