23 Mar 2021

Mahia locals concerned about Rocket Lab military ties

From Afternoons, 1:21 pm on 23 March 2021

There is growing concern among Mahia locals and peace groups about Rocket Lab and its work with the United States military.

Today the space company launched its most controversial mission yet, from the Mahia Peninsula launch site.

Journalist and barrister Ollie Neas has written in-depth in North and South Magazine about the strained relationship between Mahia residents and the high tech space company.

Lift off for Rocket Lab's second commercial rocket launch.

Lift off for Rocket Lab's second commercial rocket launch. Photo: Rocket Lab

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