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==Conflict resolution==
==Conflict resolution==
The [http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/Page____43174.aspx following table] chronologically lists the Cabinet Papers and Cabinet Minutes on the Schedule 4 stocktake discussion document. Certain sections were withheld to protect the privacy of natural persons or to enable Ministers and/or any Departments or organisations to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations.
===Steps===
The New Zealand Cabinet Papers and Cabinet Minutes <ref>Ministry of Economic Development: Cabinet Papers. 23 April 2010. Online WWW http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/Page____43174.aspx</ref> chronologically list the Schedule 4 stocktake discussion documents. Certain sections were withheld to protect the privacy of natural persons or to enable Ministers and/or any Departments or organisations to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations.


* http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/72484/2-CAB-Cabinet-Paper-Release-of-a-Discussion-Paper-on-the-Stocktake-Schedule-4-of-the-Crown-Minerals-1991.pdf
* In the Release of a Discussion Paper<ref>The Chair of the Cabinet Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee: Release of the Discussion Paper on the Stocktake of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act 1991. Online www: http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/72484/2-CAB-Cabinet-Paper-Release-of-a-Discussion-Paper-on-the-Stocktake-Schedule-4-of-the-Crown-Minerals-1991.pdf </ref>, following procedure could be traced:
#stocktake – review areas under Schedule 4, identify inhibitors of mineral development
#Stocktake means that review of the areas under Schedule 4 was undertaken, inhibitors of mineral development identified
#Government proposed to invest in gathering more information on mineral estate
#Government proposed to invest in gathering more information on mineral estate
#information obtained released publicly to encourage potential mining investors
#Information obtained was released publicly to encourage potential mining investors
#information would enable to identify areas to remove from Schedule 4
#This information should above all enable to identify areas to remove from Schedule 4
#Crown land  – legislative change required (addition to Schedule 4)
#Crown land<ref>Crown-owned minerals: gold, silver, petroleum</ref> concerning this category, legislative change was required (addition to Schedule 4)
#Preparation of the discussion paper by the Ministry of Economic Development – seek PUBLIC FEEDBACK:
#Discussion paper by the Ministry of Economic Development was prepared seeked PUBLIC FEEDBACK:
##proposal for removal of 7 058 ha areas from the Schedule 4 Act
##proposed for removal of 7 058 ha areas from the Schedule 4 Act
##proposal for adding 12 400 ha to the Schedule 4 Act
##proposed for adding 12 400 ha to the Schedule 4 Act
#6 week PERIOD OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
#Six week PERIOD OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION started
#Leaders of affected iwi are notified prior to the public release
#Leaders of affected iwi were notified prior to the public release
#new policy proposal new conservation fund (conservation benefits from the mining)
#New policy proposal was released for new conservation fund (conservation benefits from the mining)
#report back on public consultation period
#Required reporting back on public consultation period
#review of Schedule 4 areas (incl. Coromandel Region) & restrictive measures to protect them under mining
#Schedule 4 areas (incl. Coromandel Region) & restrictive measures to protect them under mining were reviewed
#Press release was made publicly available when the discussion paper was launched
#iwi groups have expressed number of concerns – should be contacted 24 hours before release of the paper<ref>Cabinet Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee: Minute of decision.  Stocktake of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act 1991: Release of the Discussion Document. March 2010. Online www: http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/72484/3-CAB-Cabinet-Economic-Growth-and-Infrastructure-Committee-(EGI)-Minute-(10)-4_8-17-Mar-10.pdf </ref>


* http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/72484/3-CAB-Cabinet-Economic-Growth-and-Infrastructure-Committee-(EGI)-Minute-(10)-4_8-17-Mar-10.pdf  
* Schedule 4 - Discussion paper<ref>Ministry of Economic Development, Department of Conservation: Maximising our Mineral Potential: Stocktake of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act and beyond. Discussion paper. March 2010. Online. WWW: http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/71967/Schedule%204%20stocktake%20-%20Discussion%20paper%20_with%20maps_.pdf </ref> claimed that the Ministry of Economic Development and the Department of Conservation: „…are now seeking input from the community before making decisions about … policy initiatives set out in this paper. These actions aim to make the most of New Zealand’s mineral resources in an efficient and environmentally responsible way.
#iwi groups have expressed number of concerns – should be contacted 24 hours before release of the paper
#press release when the discussion paper is made publicly available


* [http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/71967/Schedule%204%20stocktake%20-%20Discussion%20paper%20_with%20maps_.pdf Schedule 4 - Discussion paper] – the Ministry of Economic Development and the Department of Conservation: „…are now seeking input from the community before making decisions about … policy initiatives set out in this paper. These actions aim to make the most of New Zealand’s mineral resources in an efficient and environmentally responsible way.
[http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/MultipageDocumentTOC____42792.aspx All of the discussion documents were published on the Ministry of Economic Development website]


[http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/MultipageDocumentTOC____42792.aspx The discussion document on the Ministry of Economic Development]
[http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/StandardSummary____42579.aspx Public feedback] was received till Wednesday 26 May 2010. What was the Government consulting on?
*The Government is seeking feedback from the public on a number of areas proposed for removal from and addition to Schedule:
**"No decisions have yet been made. The results of the stocktake are presented in a discussion paper, on which public feedback is being sought.  After receiving and considering submissions on the discussion paper, Cabinet will decide on any changes to Schedule 4 in the third quarter of 2010 ... The Government is also seeking feedback on proposals for a new contestable conservation fund, a proposal to further investigate New Zealand’s mineral potential, and changes to Crown land access arrangements."


[http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/StandardSummary____42579.aspx Public feedback] was received till Wednesday 26 May 2010.
All of the questions and answers<ref>Ministry of Economic Development: Questions and answers. May, 2010. Online. WWW: http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/Page____42795.aspx</ref> were available in a form and language that was understandable to everybody


[http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/Page____42795.aspx Questions and answers]
Submission questions for general public<ref>Ministry of Economic Development: Word document of submission questions. 13 March 2010. Online. WWW: http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/MultipageDocumentTOC____42580.aspx </ref> were cler, simple, and structured the answers so that they could be analysed quantitatively.
====What is the Government consulting on?====
The Government is seeking feedback from the public on a number of areas proposed for removal from and addition to Schedule
 
No decisions have yet been made. The results of the stocktake are presented in a discussion paper, on which public feedback is being sought. After receiving and considering submissions on the discussion paper, Cabinet will decide on any changes to Schedule 4 in the third quarter of 2010.
 
The Government is also seeking feedback on proposals for a new contestable conservation fund, a proposal to further investigate New Zealand’s mineral potential, and changes to Crown land access arrangements.
[http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/MultipageDocumentTOC____42580.aspx  
submission questions] – for general public


===Basis of the final decisions 20 July 2010===
===Basis of the final decisions 20 July 2010===


Decision was based upon views of a huge number of organizations and also individuals (who were not listed in the appendix) – see [http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/MultipageDocumentTOC____44107.aspx Summary of submissions]. This document represents thorough analysis of the public opinion: quantitative AND qualitative one.
[http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/StandardSummary____44101.aspx Decision] was based upon views of a huge number of organizations and also individuals (who were not listed in the appendix) – see the Summary of submissions<ref>Ministry of Economic Development, Department of Conservation: Maximising our Mineral Potential: Stocktake of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act and beyond. Summary of Submissions. July 2010. Online. WWW: http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/73974/Summary%20of%20Schedule%204%20submissions%20July%202010.pdf </ref>. This document represents thorough analysis of the public opinion: quantitative AND qualitative one.


As the [http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/Page____44104.aspx media release from 20 July 2010] says: “Government was undertaking a genuine consultation process and had not made up its mind on any of the matters prior to the eight week discussion period which began on March 22.   
As the media release from 20 July 2010<ref>Ministry of Economic Development: Ministers' media release 20 July 2010 Hon Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Energy and Resources, Hon Kate Wilkinson, Minister of Conservation. 20 July 2010 Online. WWW: http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/Page____44104.aspx</ref> says: “Government was undertaking a genuine consultation process and had not made up its mind on any of the matters prior to the eight week discussion period which began on March 22.   


The government received 37,552 submissions … and the vast majority of submissions were focused on the proposal to remove 0.2 per cent of land from Schedule 4 to allow for wider mineral prospecting on those sites.
The government received 37,552 submissions … and the vast majority of submissions were focused on the proposal to remove 0.2 per cent of land from Schedule 4 to allow for wider mineral prospecting on those sites.
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Natural Riches Lie Untapped. New Zealand Mineral Exploration Association. Available from http://www.minerals.co.nz/html/main_topics/whats_new_untapped.html  
Natural Riches Lie Untapped. New Zealand Mineral Exploration Association. Available from http://www.minerals.co.nz/html/main_topics/whats_new_untapped.html  


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