Wind farm opponents face steep costs if Meridian taken to Environment Court

Opponents of the Project Hayes wind farm faced a bill of up to $90,000 if they chose to take Meridian Energy to the Environment Court, according to groups that have been through the process. Consent was given to the energy giant this week to build a 176-turbine wind farm on the Lammermoor Range, south of Ranfurly. Makara ... Complete story »