High Court backs Wellington City Council in rates battle with Meridian EnergyCAMERON BURNELL West Wind, Meridian's giant wind farm, near Wellington. Meridian Energy's High Court bid to cut the rates bill on two of its major wind farms has failed. READ MORE: Meridian Energy disputes wind farm rates with Wellington City Council in High CourtMeridian claimed the council acted unlawfully. Wellington City Council chief executive Kevin Lavery welcomed the decision, which he said supported the organisation's finance and rating policies. "It confirms our policy of charging commercial rates on wind farm assets, rather than rural/residential rates."

Source: Stuff January 31, 2017 03:50 UTC