Who We Are
NZGA’s members are part of a diverse and skilled network of people working and living with our unique geothermal resources. NZGA is a non-political, non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation. Our focus is on providing leadership, connection and facilitation to support and grow sustainable geothermal opportunities in New Zealand.
As an affiliated member of the International Geothermal Association (IGA) and the Royal Society of New Zealand, NZGA connects with global geothermal communities and is well positioned to positively influence geothermal initiatives on the international stage.
NZGA Submission on He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission 2021 Draft Advice for Consultation
The Climate Change Commission published their 2021 Draft Advice for Consultation in early 2021, inviting responses from interested parties. The NZGA called on members, affiliates and stakeholders, and compiled this response, which was submitted 27th March 2021. The final Advice from the Climate Change… Read More
New Tauhara Power Project
Contact Energy announced that it will proceed with its Tauhara power station, its second geothermal development at the Tauhara field near Taupo, New Zealand. Construction will start immediately with an anticipated commercial operations date (COD) of mid-year 2023. As CEO Mike Fuge stated, the project will provide a much-needed boost… Read More
