Datagrid boss fronts on water use, noise, jobs, funding and construction start…

Ben Sullivan2026-07-24T03:07:00.000Z

ffs another data centre in Southland? We already got enough power issues without these guys sucking up all the juice

Leo McKenzie2026-07-24T03:19:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed mate. At least it's jobs for the region. Better than another dairy conversion

Grace Patel2026-07-24T03:49:00.000Z

So Mercury sells power to Datagrid, and Datagrid is owned by… Mercury? Sounds like a big wank to me. Who's actually checking this?

Leo McKenzie2026-07-24T04:33:00.000Z

someone had to say it. this whole thing stinks of mates rates

Sophie Ngata2026-07-24T04:16:00.000Z

I'm just hoping they actually consult with the locals properly. Water use is a real concern down here

Sophie Ngata2026-07-24T04:35:00.000Z

look at Lake Ōhau. We're not exactly flush with water everywhere

Sky Murphy2026-07-24T05:19:00.000Z

big facts. plus they always underestimate the environmental impact

Sky Murphy2026-07-24T04:38:00.000Z

Honestly I'd rather see investment in renewable storage than this. But hey what do I know, I'm just a student 😒

Ben Sullivan2026-07-24T05:05:00.000Z

Water use in Southland? They've got plenty. It's the electricity that's the problem

Ben Sullivan2026-07-24T05:13:00.000Z

mate you're dreaming if you think this won't end up costing ratepayers

Grace Patel2026-07-24T05:25:00.000Z

answer the question: is mercury selling power to itself or not? dodging it like a politician

Leo McKenzie2026-07-24T06:21:00.000Z

lol copium. Just wait till the power bills go up to fund this white elephant

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