November Newsletter
The November 2018 newsletter is now available here… Read More
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2018 Geothermal Workshop
The 2018 NZ Geothermal Workshop is being held from 14-16 November. The focus is Wairakei: 60 years and going strong More details are here… Read More
GHANZ
The Geothermal Heat-pump Association will be holding a one-day Aquifer Energy seminar in Christchurch on 17 October. The seminar includes a site visit to a working ground-source heat-pump (GSHP) installation in Christchurch. The seminar is followed by a three day, free, International Ground Source Heat Pump Association’s Certified GeoExchange Designer… Read More
July 2017 Newsletter
Science New Zealand – 25 Years of science working for new zealand Science New Zealand represents the seven Crown Research Institutes: the power of 3,400 people advancing ideas and delivering results for New Zealand through excellent science and technology. Over two days at Te Papa Museum: Friday, 10… Read More
MBIE Announces $250 Million Research Funding
MBIE’s 2017 Endeavour Round will see 68 new scientific research projects receive funding of around $250 million over the next five years. This includes $6,250,000 to GNS Science for research into Increased Utilisation of Geothermal Energy Through New Integrated Geoscience Methods. Read More
Update on Geoheat Strategy
Geothermal direct heat use has been given a boost with the release of the New Zealand Geothermal Association’s (NZGA) Geoheat Strategy for Aotearoa NZ in June, and the confirmation of new funding to promote direct heat use through the Bay of Connection’s Energy Strategy. These initiatives have been closely aligned,… Read More
Young Member Initiatives
The Board has decided that Student Membership will be free. If you are a student member or know other students who would like to be members of the NZGA, ensure that you sign on as a Student when registering.Other initiatives being worked on include: A ballot for a free registration… Read More
Update on Geothermal Regulations Review
A subcommittee of the NZGA Board is working on possible changes to the out-dated 1961 Geothermal Energy Regulations. Interested people should get in touch with Shanon Garden. Read More
GEOTHERMAL OPERATORS’ FORUM
A successful forum was held at Wairakei Resort on 25 August, with about 60 industry representatives attending from Operators, Contractors, Consultants and Regulators. Presentations included: Introductions from Mike Dunstall of Contact Energy and Wu Khoo of Mercury An update on MBIE Work Safe findings from inspections, audits and investigations Michael… Read More
