New Zealand once stood out as a world leader on climate change. In June it became the first country in the world to abandon a commitment to phase out oil, gas and coal.

The restrictions are on "dual-use" minerals gallium, germanium and antimony, that have both military and civilian applications.

Special Report: Air pollution is behind one in every 10 deaths in New Zealand, shattering our self-perception as a clean, green nation. What are we going to do about it?