New Zealand's Environment Canterbury awaits guidance on solar farm approvals amid fast-track law concerns.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) in New Zealand is awaiting guidance from the Ministry for the Environment on handling large-scale solar farm applications. The advice is crucial as the government's Fast-track Approvals Act could expedite the process, raising concerns about inadequate environmental considerations. Under the new law, applicants can choose between the fast-track process or the traditional Resource Management Act, with expert panels tasked with assessing environmental impacts.

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