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The process isn’t easy though. Cadenhead pointed out that in recent year, the oil and gas industry has come under scrutiny from the public in a way that it hasn’t before. “It’s probably one of the biggest challenges for us, to tell you the truth, and one of the biggest risks is getting permission and consent to drill wells,” he said. “It’s something we put a lot of effort into and I can honestly say many, many more times the effort than we [put into it] just four or five years ago. It 186
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just wasn’t a consideration. It has become a consideration. And that’s not just here in New Zealand; that’s a global phenomenon.” He added, “It is something that’s very important to us: our perception as a good corporate citizen; as a very safety and health-oriented company. Our record is impeccable here and it’s very important for us to maintain that record.” The natural gas produced by the company doesn’t just benefit New Zealand by introducing jobs and