Street lights wob't be so harsh after DCC has a re-think

"We are installing 2200K LED lights to protect these ecological sensitive areas and to also preserve night sky viewing."

https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/117586965/otago-to-get-lower-level-more-expensive-led-street-lights 

.........A study into blue light by The Royal Society Te Apārangi found artificial light can disrupt the body clocks of wildlife, affect plant growth, pollination, reproduction, and animal patterns.

The lower Kelvin lights will be less energy efficient and will cost more to maintain than the current lights.

The council will be able to brighten or dim the lights as needed through a central management system......