Court's turbine decision hailed as a victory

Permission to build four more turbines - a mere four of at least 38 extra Motorimu wanted - has been hailed as a victory by opponents of the wind farm and they say there are ramifications for other planned farms like Turitea. They gathered at Aokautere's Rendezvous bar last night for celebratory drinks and to reflect on a two-year battle. "There were huge resources against us," Millricks Line resident Alison Mildon said, but the fight had to be fought. "There . . . Complete story »