The Government has begun drafting a bill to ban new mines on conservation land but is yet to commit to a time frame for the legislation.
The 18-year-old entered a not guilty plea through his lawyer.
Activist group SAFE claim the council is leaving rabbits and birds in "barren" and "unsafe" conditions.
All calves must now be given a "useful" life, even if they only live for four days.
A loyal group of believers travel to a different venue every Sunday, bringing joy to empty country churches.