The solar farm Lauriston, a joint venture between Genesis Energy and Future Renewable Vision Australia, is set to increase power output in the district by December, with construction on track and waste management procedures in place. The project has produced 200 tonnes of waste, mainly green waste, delivered to the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park, causing a 43% increase in waste received in September. Once operational, the 63 MW solar farm will generate renewable energy to power 13,000 houses, claiming to be New Zealand’s largest until a larger farm near Taupō is built.
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Manurewa dog abuse: Door-knocking efforts begin after fresh set of leads, $7k in rewards offered
Chained Dog Awareness New Zealand is actively seeking the identity of a man filmed abusing a dog in Manurewa, offering rewards totaling $7000 for information. The search is concentrated in the Weymouth/Clendon area, but attempts to gather information through door-knocking have been unsuccessful. A video shared by CDANZ shows the man hitting, kicking, and violently swinging the dog by its leash before slamming it onto the path, prompting urgent calls for assistance in identifying him....
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