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Port Taranaki LNG Terminal Safety Debate | Auckland News
A fierce debate is heating up over a proposed LNG import terminal at Port Taranaki, with local residents demanding transparency and deeper safety scrutiny. While port officials claim initial risk assessments show safe distances from beaches and bays, critics argue the project is being rushed without adequate public consultation. The government insists safety is non-negotiable, promising detailed assessments under the Safety Case process, while WorkSafe says it will rigorously review the plan — but only after it’s submitted. Critics fear the worst-case fatality zone could extend two…
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