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New Zealand is a country with an image of 100 % purity and economically dependent on landscape-driven tourism. Nevertheless, it also has rich raw materials throughout its land and so plans for rapid developmen,t especially of the mining industry, were discussed in 2010. The government launched a public discussion process for a "stocktake" = a review of the areas potentially rich in minerals for further exploitation. After gathering more information, a process of consultations between the public, mining interest groups and the government began – the question under discussion was whether mineral estates should be considered for exploitation if they affect highly protected land (Schedule 4). After an eight week consultation process, submissions made by citizens and civic organizations were carefully analyzed and the data obtained transparently published. The result of consultations was that the Government had to drop plans for mineral exploration or extraction in the protected areas. Many excellent lessons from the consultation process and analysis of its results can be followed in this case study.

== Caroline Reibe  ==