Scoop  Regional

6 October 2005

Genesis Energy's Project Kaipara The Council's Position

The Rodney District Council has been asked to consider a change to the District Plan to facilitate a proposal by Genesis Energy for a gas-fuelled power station in west Rodney.

A decision by the council whether to approve a change to the District Plan will be determined only after a detailed proposal from Genesis Energy is received and consultation with the local community and other affected parties takes place.

In the interim, the Rodney District Council is preparing its own detailed report on sustainable energy for Rodney.

That report, which is due in December, is expected to provide a strategic direction and a set of sustainable energy options and assessments for the Council to consider.

ENDS

© Scoop Media

 

Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines

Gordon Campbell: On Finding A Model To Replace The Monarchy

One feels reluctant to pre-empt the verdict of history, but maybe we need to have a Plan B in mind just in case the reign of King Charles III turns out badly. With that possibility in mind, are there any other countries that do a reasonably good job of electing their ceremonial head of state? There is no perfect model for New Zealand to follow but - arguably - Ireland has made a pretty good fist of it over the past 70 years or so. Ireland has roughly the same population as New Zealand, so the pool of talent is similar in size...
More>>

Alastair Thompson: Are There TPLF Ethiopia Insurgency Training & Support Operations in Uganda?

Mystery Document Alleges:
Covert Operation has US/Egypt Support
Operations Coordinated between South Sudan, TPLF and Uganda
Planning began December 2021...
More>>