Walkshorts, November 2016

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November 2016

The Morgan Gorge, a world-class kayaking destination, would be drained if the hydro scheme goes ahead. Photo: Zak Shaw
Hydro scheme will ‘alter character’ of Waitaha River DOC is accepting submissions for comment on a proposed hydro scheme on the Waitaha River, near Harihari on the West Coast of the South Island. Greymouth-based Westpower Ltd has applied for a 49-year term in which the Waitaha would be diverted into a tunnel at the head […]
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