The group behind a potential $5 billion offshore wind farm in the South Taranaki Bight has opened an information office in Hāwera to help convince locals of the project's value.
Taranaki Offshore Partnership says it wants to keep those most affected by the development in the loop, but iwi are noncommittal, as are some locals.
Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports from Hāwera.