Take action

Here’s a message from Sam:

If you, like me, are horrified by the proposal to fast-track a toxic mine at Bendigo, Central Otago, take action today.

There’s plenty you can do, but as a first step add your name to the list of people who are opposed to this mine.

The group Sustainable Tarras, representing the tiny community of locals living near the proposed mine, is maintaining this list, and keeping in touch with those who sign up. I urge you to add your voice in opposition.

We cannot let this happen.

Here’s the link to add your name

[UPDATE 22.07.26: Following Sam’s death in July 2026, his team confirmed that Sam would have wanted people to support opposition to the mine in any way they can. For more information and options to help the cause, follow this link.]

If you’d like to find out more first, perhaps try the following:

Here’s a link to Santana’s fast-track application online, where you can view 9,400 pages of application documents.
Here’s a link to Sustainable Tarras on Facebook – scroll back through their posts. They are also on Instagram.
Or just do a google search for “controversial Bendigo mine” and start reading some recent articles.

We’ll add more links and resources here soon.