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Giant windfarm blades get fast-track consent process
Energy

Giant windfarm blades get fast-track consent process

NZ Windfarms is seeking permission to replace 97 existing two-blade, 47-metre-high turbines with 30 new three-blade, 162-metre-high turbines.

Ian Llewellyn 19 Apr 2022
Drylandcarbon pushes for a 50-year forestry rotation
Primary Sector

Drylandcarbon pushes for a 50-year forestry rotation

Moving to a 50-year rotation makes marginal land a much more attractive proposition for forestry. 

Rebecca Howard 08 Apr 2022
Smelter details closure plan as it prepares to stay open
Energy

Smelter details closure plan as it prepares to stay open

A preliminary study released today outlines what steps would be taken to remediate the smelter site if it closes at the end of 2024.

Ian Llewellyn 07 Apr 2022
‘Waiting game’ continues for Fonterra Australia IPO

‘Waiting game’ continues for Fonterra Australia IPO

Fonterra's chief financial officer Marc Rivers said the co-op was still "looking at what our options are” when it came down to an initial public offering.

Ella Somers 17 Mar 2022