Forest & 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. – Advertisement –“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. Forest & Bird has opposed expanding coal mining on the wider Buller Plateau since new mining proposals first emerged in 2003.