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‘A lot of red flags’: plans for New Zealand’s first datacentre spark concern as locals demand greater transparency
Plans for a NZ$3.5bn AI datacentre in Makarewa, New Zealand, have sparked local concerns over electricity and water usage, as well as potential noise pollution. The Singapore-based company Datagrid has secured approval for the project, with construction set to begin this year and operations expected by 2028.
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