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• Approval of Controversial Waitaha Hydro Project Sparks Legal and Safety Concerns

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Environment

  The New Zealand government has granted fast-track approval for the $200 million Waitaha hydro scheme, marking the 18th project to bypass traditional consenting hurdles since Februa...

• Conservation Groups Threaten Legal Action After Controversial $200M Waitaha Hydro Scheme Gains Fast-Track Approval

  Published: Apr 22, 2026

  Section: Australia & Oceania

  Environmental and recreation organizations are considering a legal challenge to the recently approved Waitaha River hydroelectric project, citing permanent damage to a pristine wil...