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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 6 MIN

Southland mayor discusses new AI data centre plans

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The Green Party wants a one-year pause on consents for new AI data centres, until stronger rules and regulations are put in place. The policy comes as Data Grid has consent to build a data centre in Southland. Southland Mayor, Rob Scott spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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