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[Wainuiguy]

The biggest issue with new Hydro isn't the money - it is environmental issues.  The last major hydro plan was scuppered for that reason not money.  That is why it is doubtful any new hydro will be built in this country.

which is dumb
when we do hydro we build lakes and canals.
why do the environmentalists hate lakes and canals?
would they prefer we go nuclear?, burn more coal?

theyve lots in the way of dont do this, dont do thats but 5 eighths of fuck all in the way of solutions.
it would greatly enhance their relevance to the debate, and give them some credence to do so.
so easy to pick the low hanging fruit by telling us all whats wrong, any fool can do that.

Agree it is dumb.  We have many rivers that could be used in NZ similar to what they did on the waikato but that type of construction would never be done now.