Datagrid’s Mega Data Center Under Fire | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Datagrid is kicking off construction on New Zealand’s largest data center in Makarewa, with HEB Construction leading the charge — but not everyone’s cheering. While the CEO touts it as a globally competitive, ultra-sustainable tech hub set for completion by year’s end, local groups like the Southland Sustainable Resource Coalition are pushing back, demanding independent verification and calling for permit cancellations over missing details. The project’s ambitious timeline clashes with community concerns, setting the stage for an ongoing public showdown between innovation and local…