Lauriston, New Zealand facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids Lauriston
Township
Lauriston goods shed
Country	New Zealand
Region	Canterbury
Territorial authority	Ashburton District
Postcode	7776
Area code	03

Lauriston is a small place located in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. You can find it on the South Island, which is one of New Zealand's two main islands. It's not a big city, but a quiet area known as a locality.

Lauriston is found on the wide, flat area called the Canterbury Plains. It sits south of the Rakaia River. This river is one of the largest braided rivers in New Zealand. Lauriston is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) away from the town of Rakaia. The name Lauriston comes from an early settler named Laurie.

Lauriston Solar Farm: Powering the Future

A new and exciting project is happening near Lauriston. It's called the Lauriston Solar Farm. This farm will be a special power station. It uses photovoltaic technology. This means it turns sunlight directly into electricity.

The solar farm is currently being built. It will help create clean energy for the area. This type of power is good for the environment. It doesn't produce pollution like some other power sources. The project is expected to be finished in 2025. Once it's ready, it will provide electricity to many homes.

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