Turbines 'won't be dominant'

A large-scale energy installation such as Project Hayes would not be the dominant feature of the landscape, an expert witness for Meridian Energy told the Environment Court hearing in Cromwell yesterday.Peter Rough was cross-examined by the Maniototo Environmental Society's lawyers on day two of the six-week hearing but disagreed that the 160m-high wind turbines were the main feature."It's subjective analysis. To me if it was the dominant thing, it would be the prime view but ... -- Complete story »

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NZ Historic Places Trust pullout riles

Central Otago members of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust are angry the national body has pulled out of appealing against the proposed Project Hayes wind farm.The local branch wanted protection for Old Dunstan Rd, considered to be an historic place, which could be threatened if Meridian Energy's proposal goes ahead.Central Otago branch chairman Graye Shattky said the NZ Historic Places Trust had undertaken private negotiations with Meridian and had withdrawn from the Environment Court ... -- Complete story »