Newmont Waihi Gold operates the Martha
Mine open pit at Waihi, New
Zealand and is developing the Favona
Underground Project two kilometres to the east. The Company is exploring the
Waihi district under eight exploration permits totalling 6300 hectares.

Martha Mine is scheduled to close in
late-2006. The Company has instigated and funded a significant programme of
community consultation to mitigate the effects of mine closure on the community
and enhance effective participation in the selection and provision of
appropriate community facilities post mining.

This paper provides an overview of current
issues and future developments.