~ New Zealand
26 Jan 2008 ~

Wind farm of national importance, Government says

The Government has tagged the Project Hayes wind farm as a project of national significance and will oppose nine of the 11 groups and individuals appealing the decision. Meridian Energy received consent to erect up to 176 wind turbines on the Lammermoor Ranges late last year. Eleven appeals against the decision were received by the closing date ... Complete story »