Communities divided by plan
It was always going to be one of the biggest things to hit Otago, whether you were for Project Hayes or against it.
Energy
Victory for the 'small guys'
Jubilant opponents of the wind farm have hailed the decision as a victory for the "small guys".
Otago's first wind power this week
Otago's first wind-generated electricity is likely to be produced by the end of this week.
'Diversity' key to energy needs
Aurora wins consent for $2.5m upgrade of power lines
Aurora Energy Ltd has been given resource consent for a $2.5 million upgrade of power lines along Riverbank Rd and Cardrona Valley Rd at Wanaka.
Angry crowd boos power executive
'Time to speak out' on power charges
Otago residents should make their views on power prices heard in an effort to reduce skyrocketing electricity bills, Central Otago Mayor Malcolm Macpherson says.
Officials asked to look into heating price hikes
Energy officials have been asked to examine whether heating and insulation companies are putting up prices to take advantage of a Government scheme.
North bank scheme feasibility investigated
Meridian Energy Ltd is preparing for a major engineering feasibility study into its proposed Waitaki River north bank tunnel power scheme to finalise the design, derive an up-to-date costing and de