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NZ Data Centers Face New Power Rules | Auckland News
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Luxon is pushing for bold new rules on massive AI data centers, demanding they generate their own power to avoid straining the national grid — a move sparked by local backlash and global scrutiny. While the Greens called for a one-year pause, Luxon rejects that as alarmist, instead favoring a “compact” with industry and energy experts to balance investment with sustainability. With projects like a 78,000-square-meter AI hub in Makarewa potentially using 280 megawatts, the stakes are high — and Luxon’s team is racing to set clear, fair terms. Meanwhile, Australia’s…
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