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  "textContent": "Meridian Energy has been granted provisional approval to access more water in Lake Pūkaki. PHOTO: SUPPLIED  \n\n  \n\nMeridian Energy has been granted a provisional go-ahead to access additional water in Lake Pūkaki for electricity despite opposition from government ministers and the national grid operator.",
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