Newshub | No more oil exploration permits Newshub "They live only off the west coast of the North Island, and over 30 percent of their habitat is already open for oil exploration," said CEO Livia Esterhazy. "Seismic blasting for oil can both have physical impacts on dolphins and cause long-term ... Government aims to strike balance ending offshore oil exploration: PM Oil, gas exploration move a 'kick in the guts' for Taranaki - mayor NZ govt ends new offshore oil and gas exploration |