Data centres could make abundant energy New Zealand’s competitive advantage
Data centres could leverage New Zealand's abundant energy to create a national competitive advantage if treated as infrastructure.
A commentator argues that data centres represent an opportunity for New Zealand to turn its abundant energy supply into economic advantage. The argument centres on the Crown treating both energy and connectivity as national infrastructure priorities. This framing positions data centre development as a strategic asset for the country's future competitiveness.
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Data centres could make abundant energy New Zealand’s competitive advantage – Rod Snodgrass
OPINION: The Crown must treat energy and connectivity as national infrastructure.