Canterbury solar farm approved at reduced scale

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 1:39pm

In this story Environment Canterbury, Hurunui District Council

Commissioners have granted resource consent to Far North Solar Farm Ltd for a project near Waipara. The farm's scope was reduced by 25 per cent following criticism from neighbours. The approval comes with specific conditions for the development.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZThu 15 Oct, 10:20am

   Canterbury solar farm approved at reduced scale (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 15 Oct, 11:12am

   Solar farm granted consent after 25% size reduction (opens in new tab)

3. The PressThu 15 Oct, 1:39pm

   Large Canterbury solar farm approved at reduced scale after criticism from neighbours (opens in new tab)