Lauriston, New Zealand
Lauriston | |
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Township | |
 Lauriston goods shed | |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Ashburton District |
| Postcode | 7776 |
| Area code | 03 |
Lauriston is a lightly populated locality in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is situated on the Canterbury Plains south of the Rakaia River, some 20 kilometres (12 mi) inland from Rakaia. It was named after one of its pioneer settlers with the name of Laurie.[1]
Solar Farm
[edit]The Lauriston Solar Farm is a photovoltaic power station under construction. Project completion is expected in 2025.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Reed, A. W. (2010). Peter Dowling (ed.). Place Names of New Zealand. Rosedale, North Shore: Raupo. p. 214. ISBN 9780143204107.
- ^ Satya, Anisha (19 August 2024). "Lauriston Solar Farm". Ashburton Guardian. Retrieved 3 January 2025.