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Whanganui Data-Centre Release Raises Questions About Work Behind Mayor’s Public Assurances

Saturday, 31 October 2026, 5:14 pm | Stop Data Centres NZ

Our concern is the distinction between deciding to build a data centre and undertaking work to attract one. The absence of a construction decision does not resolve questions about the scope, timing and authorisation of that earlier work. More >>

Environment Southland Says It Can “Assume” Datagrid Cable Will Still Be Built

Friday, 30 October 2026, 9:20 am | Stop Data Centres NZ

The original legal opinion supporting the specified-infrastructure pathway treated the data centre and cable as an interdependent package. More >>

Council Submissions Identify Unresolved Water, Wastewater, Flood And Infrastructure Issues For Bunnythorpe Business Park

Friday, 2 October 2026, 7:04 am | Stop Data Centres NZ

Palmerston North City Council says it does not consider a fast-track approvals process to be a timely or cost-effective way to facilitate the Bunnythorpe Business Park proposal. More >>

Residents Demand Special Council Meeting After Bunnythorpe Business Park Fast-Track Revealed With No Public Notice

Friday, 18 September 2026, 2:28 pm | Stop Data Centres NZ

Residents say it will affect the whole of Bunnythorpe and the wider Palmerston North community — electricity, water, productive land, rates, and the future character of the village. More >>

Stop Data Centres NZ Mobilises As Hyperscale Plans Spread – New Taranaki Group Forms

Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 2:44 pm | Stop Data Centres NZ

Locals there are already raising questions about power demand, water use and the impact on households and productive land. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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