A projected view of the Slopedown wind farm near Wyndham in Southland. Photo: Contact EnergyContact Energy has gained approval to build New Zealand's biggest wind farm in Eastern Southland. The wind farm, which situated on hills about 30km southeast of Gore, would consist of 55 turbines and has the potential to generate up to 380MW and provide power for up to 150,000 households. Once commissioned, it would employ about 10 to 14 full-time equivalent staff to operate the wind farm. It was the country’s biggest wind farm.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 03, 2026 03:04 UTC