Puketiro Wind Farm
| Puketiro Wind Farm | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | Pauatahanui |
| Coordinates | 41°03′12″S 174°56′16″E / 41.053373°S 174.937723°E |
| Status | Proposed |
| Owner(s) | RES |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 40 |
| Nameplate capacity | 130MW |
The Puketiro Wind Farm was a
The project was originally proposed by the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) in June 2005.[1] After a tender process in 2006, RES NZ Ltd was selected to develop the project.[2][3]
It was planned for approximately 40 wind turbines with a capacity of up to 130 MW.[4] Wide public consultation was undertaken during early development of the project. 1300 submissions were received, with over 90% in favour.[5] Nonetheless, a group of residents (Pauatahanui Futures Society Inc.) sought an injunction in May 2008 to stop the wind farm from proceeding.[6] In September 2008 the GWRC withdrew permission for the three turbines that were to be installed in Battle Hill Farm Forest Park,[7] and subsequently banned all turbines from the park.[8] As of June 2011 the project was not expected to proceed.[9]
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "view from the hill" for Puketiro.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Wind farm with 22-turbines planned near Wellington". New Zealand Herald. 27 June 2005. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "Puketiro wind farm development". Greater Wellington Regional Council. Sep 2007. Archived from the original on 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ "RES Enters NZ Wind Market with Proposed Wind Farm". Renewable Energy World. 5 December 2006. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "Puketiro Wind Farm". RES. Archived from the original on 12 October 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2009.
- ^ "Wind farm 'visible from Island Bay to Waikanae'". Dominion-Post. 25 November 2007. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ Michael Kopp (13 May 2008). "Residents seek injunction to halt Puketiro wind farm". Dominion Post. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "Puketiro wind farm proposal changed". Scoop. 29 September 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ Kerry Williamson (23 January 2009). "Wind turbine ban for Battle Hill". Dominion Post. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ Kris Dando (28 June 2011). "Wind farm guidelines set by Porirua council". Stuff. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
