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DunedinMay 19

Turbine answer still blowing in the wind

The fate of a wind farm proposed for the edge of Dunedin remains in the balance after a ‘‘challenging'' three days of submissions.
Turbine answer still blowing in the wind
Turbine answer still blowing in the wind
DunedinFebruary 28

Wind farm project tower goes up

The next significant matter in developing a proposed wind farm project for Blueskin Bay was ''raised'' yesterday.
Wind farm project tower goes up
Wind farm project tower goes up
DunedinNovember 20

Changes in wind for Blueskin energy project

A proposed wind farm project for Blueskin Bay would maintain its "community values" despite a recommendation to move toward a corporate governance structure.
DunedinJuly 14

DCC eyes turbines plan

The Dunedin City Council is "open to the idea" of buying electricity from a community group planning to erect a $5 million windmill cluster in Blueskin Bay, and is investigating if such a move would be viable.
DCC eyes turbines plan
DCC eyes turbines plan
DunedinJuly 11

Turbines slow to grow on neighbours

Lee Stream farmer Peter Doherty still considers the wind turbines he can see from his farm gate "a blot on the landscape".
Turbines slow to grow on neighbours
Turbines slow to grow on neighbours
South OtagoJune 17

Otago wind power 'like eating your own veges'

Pioneer Generation's Mt Stuart wind farm is officially open and producing energy, despite a snowy start.
Otago wind power 'like eating your own veges'
Otago wind power 'like eating your own veges'
QueenstownApril 13

Couple planning to catch the wind

A Dunedin couple's plans to build a hot pools and accommodation complex in Queensberry have been put to one side, in favour of a wind farm that could have 100 turbines.
Couple planning to catch the wind
Couple planning to catch the wind
DunedinSeptember 9

Next step for energy project

The trust hoping to erect a cluster of wind turbines to provide electricity to Blueskin Bay area residents is about to begin the next phase - engaging with the community.
Next step for energy project
Next step for energy project
North OtagoAugust 29

More monitoring to determine wind-farm feasibility

Further monitoring will be carried out on the Kakanui Mountains to help establish the feasibility of a wind farm being investigated by Waitaki Wind Ltd.
More monitoring to determine wind-farm feasibility
More monitoring to determine wind-farm feasibility
South OtagoAugust 3

Preparing for power tower

Work on the Mt Stuart wind farm between Milton and Waitahuna is progressing well as foundations are being prepared and base rings placed in position. The rings will be embedded in the concrete to form the base upon which each tower will be bolted.
NewsJune 15

Whichever way the wind blows

By year-end, wind turbines in Otago and Southland will be producing enough electricity to power an estimated 36,000 homes, and developments which would increase production 11-fold are on the drawing board.
Whichever way the wind blows
Whichever way the wind blows
DunedinJune 10

Waitati finds winds of change can be fickle

It was a great idea: erect a wind turbine or two and generate enough energyto power the entire Waitati-Blueskin community.
Waitati finds winds of change can be fickle
Waitati finds winds of change can be fickle
Central OtagoJune 10

Wind farm delay

Claimed delays over a further Environment Court hearing involving the proposed Project Hayes wind farm on the Lammermoor Range in Central Otago were highlighted at an Otago Regional Council meeting on Wednesday.
NewsMay 31

Changes will add hurdles

Much of Central Otago's high country has been reclassified in the district plan as being an outstanding natural landscape, which may add more hurdles for developments such as wind farms to gain resource consent.
Changes will add hurdles
Changes will add hurdles
BusinessNovember 19

NZ turbines headed for Scottish fields

NZ turbines headed for Scottish fields
NZ turbines headed for Scottish fields
NationalAugust 12

Meridian plans Australian wind farm

Meridian Energy has joined forces with an Australian generation company to build a wind farm in Victoria that will be the biggest in the southern hemisphere if Project Hayes does not proceed.
NewsJune 29

Wind-farm ruling sets impractical test: counsel

The Environment Court decision on the Project Hayes wind farm had set a new test for any major project, one that was unprecedented, impractical and perverse, Meridian Energy counsel Hugh Rennie told the appeal hearing in the High Court at Dunedin yesterday.
Wind-farm ruling sets impractical test: counsel
Wind-farm ruling sets impractical test: counsel
DunedinJune 1

September start for Mahinerangi wind farm

Construction of stage one of the Mahinerangi wind farm will begin in September, with the first power expected to be produced in February, TrustPower announced yesterday.
September start for Mahinerangi wind farm
September start for Mahinerangi wind farm
South OtagoMay 20

Wind farm firm sourcing turbines

The Mt Stuart wind farm could be producing power within the next 10 to 15 months, but first the company behind the South Otago site needs to secure some wind turbines.
DunedinMay 6

Wind-power partner sought

The group hoping to put wind power into the houses around Blueskin Bay is looking for a joint-venture partner.
NationalMay 2

Wind farm go-ahead expected within 'next few weeks'

An announcement that TrustPower is ready to go ahead with the first stage of its Mahinerangi wind farm is expected to be made within "the next few weeks".
Wind farm go-ahead expected within 'next few weeks'
Wind farm go-ahead expected within 'next few weeks'