30,000 New Zealanders Take Denniston Protection Call To ParliamentForest & Bird is presenting a petition at Parliament tomorrow calling for the Denniston Plateau to be permanently protected as a scientific reserve, just as a Fast-track application to mine the area is expected. What: Presentation of the Save Denniston petition to ParliamentWhen: 12:45pm-1:15pm, Tuesday 4 August 2026Where: Parliament Grounds, WellingtonForest & Bird Denniston campaign lead Scott Burnett says the petition represents a clear public mandate for stronger protection. "Tomorrow we're taking the voices of more than 30,000 New Zealanders to Parliament with a simple message: Denniston is too precious to mine. The Denniston Plateau is home to unique ecosystems, critically endangered Powelliphanta snails, unusual geckos, and roroa great spotted kiwi. “New Zealanders have recently shown how overwhelming support is for the protection of public conservation land.