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A massive 320-rugby-field solar farm in Canterbury has received provisional approval, marking a major leap for renewable energy—but not without controversy. Lodestone, the developer already active in northern solar projects, faced criticism for flawed ecological assessments, forcing a redo and new mitigation measures. While environmental groups like Forest & Bird remain skeptical, Lodestone’s CEO champions the project as a model for sustainable development. The panel ultimately sided with the broader benefits, acknowledging some environmental trade-offs but seeing them as justified for regional and national energy goals. Construction, pending final approvals, is set to begin in 18 months.

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