Meridian's wind farm plan

Meridian Energy is planning to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into new wind farms in North Canterbury.

The company wants to put up 35 giant wind turbines - around 130 metres tall - on privately owned farm land in Hurunui.

Spokesman Alan Seay said wind is the answer to the area's power needs.

"There is a great wind resource down there, and wind is clean and green, so it's great for New Zealand."

The wind farm would generate enough electricity to supply 33,000 homes.

- NEWSTALK ZB