8 Sep 2025

Around the motu: Keiller MacDuff in Christchurch

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am on 8 September 2025
Dramatic river gorge from above

The Morgan Gorge could be "de-watered" if a planned hydro electric scheme goes ahead on the Waitaha River. The project has prevoiusly been declined, but has been resurrected under the Fast Track Approval Act Photo: Neil Silverwood

RNZ journalist Keiller MacDuff details news from Christchurch and surrounds, including the battle for the Waitaha River as Westpower submits a fast track application.