Wind

New Zealand gives green light to biggest wind project so far

Contact Energy’s plan to build a 504MW wind farm in New Zealand has been given the green light by the government, making it the biggest wind project in the country to secure consent.

Hauauru ma raki will join New Zealand's existing turbines, like these at Woodville
Hauauru ma raki will join New Zealand's existing turbines, like these at Woodville
  • Oliver Wagg, Brisbane
Published 27 May 2011, 10:26Updated 23 September 2016, 12:12