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March 18, 2025 | News
Jones Pushes Māori Geothermal Energy Investment
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones wants Māori landowners in Rotorua and Taupō to tap into their geothermal resources.
March 14, 2026
February 26, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan | Senior Research Fellow at The University of Otago
Kimberley's research explores the relationships between energy poverty (fuel poverty), energy use behaviors, energy efficiency of housing and buildings.
November 27, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Justin Tipa | Te Rūnanga o Ngai Tahu Kaiwhakahaere
The Murihiku Regeneration Energy, Innovation and Opportunities Expo, is being held in Invercargill this week, focusing on creating opportunities In the Energy Sector.
November 27, 2024 | News
Murihiku Expo focuses on energy future
The Murihiku Regeneration Energy, Innovation, and Opportunities Expo is wrapping up in Invercargill today, bringing together local, national, and international experts to discuss challenges and opportunities in the energy sector for the rohe.
November 14, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan | Senior Research Fellow; He Kainga Oranga – Housing and Health Research Programme
Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan research explores the relationships between energy poverty (fuel poverty), energy use behaviours, energy efficiency of housing and buildings, and the important interactions of these with health.
October 3, 2024 | News
Gas hunt in search of investors
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says the bill reopening the country to oil and gas exploration is only the start, and it will be up to the market to determine if new supplies will be found and exploited.
August 22, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Weston Kirton | Ruapehu Mayor
Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says Winstone Pulp International, planning to shut its entire operation as a result of high wholesale […]
August 7, 2024 | News
Jones sees Marsden Point as energy precinct
Regional Development and Associate Energy Minister Minister Shane Jones wants to see the former Marsden Point refinery as the centre of a broad energy precinct.
May 9, 2024 | News
Iwi flagged on changes to Crown Minerals Act
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says the Government and iwi share the same concerns about how to achieve growth while protecting the environment.
February 14, 2024 | News
Rotorua lakes map reveals energy potential
Geological mapping of the Rotorua lakes could create opportunities for iwi to develop small geothermal power scheme.
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