A growing public petition opposes the Ruataniwha Dam project, citing environmental risks and misuse of public funds, amid ongoing debate over water security and sustainable development in regional New Zealand.
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critical trade-offs between water security and ecological damage
The Country 08/04/26: Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jamie Mackayfears of ecological disruption to river systems
#regional: Dam Funding Backlash: Petition Swells Against Ruataniwha ProjectStacked weekly counts; colour by lean. “n/a” covers government and iwi-Māori sources where lean isn't applicable.
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Yep, okay. Well, they've got their Depege reunion on in Hawke's Bay, I think, this weekend for the class of 76. Talk to me, Steve, because I've got you on …
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