New Zealand Government Archives - Renew Economy

Wind

“Time for us to start digging coal:” NZ minister irate as big wind farm rejected on threat to wetlands, bats
The 300MW wind farm was rejected by an independent panel, leading to outrage and a threat to dig up coal from right-leaning regional development minister.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 19, 2025

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Solar

New Zealand’s first utility-scale solar farm begins generating power
New Zealand’s first utility scale solar farm swings into production, while environmentalists succeed in blocking an even bigger project on the south island on the grounds of biodiversity.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 28, 2023

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New NZ government to abandon plans for zero emissions grid by 2030
The National Party isn’t committing any new money to renewables, and will abandon the 2030 clean grid target, but hopes to cut approval times from seven years to one year.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 16, 2023

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Solar

New Zealand’s biggest energy retailer signs up for three big solar farms
New Zealand is in a ‘development cycle’ for electricity as a rapid rise in demand requires speedy solutions.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 21, 2023

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Renewables

Blackrock launches multi billion fund to help drive NZ to 100% renewables
BlackRock launches $NZ2 billion fund to support wind, solar and storage and help New Zealand accelerate its push towards 100 per cent renewables.
Joshua S Hill

Aug 9, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Cyclones vs grids: Does Gabrielle strengthen the case for burying power lines?
With the threat of more frequent storms of increasing intensity, is it time to concede that overhead powerlines just won’t cut it?
Timothy Welch

Feb 17, 2023

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Solar

FRV gets cracking on huge pipeline of big solar in land of long white cloud
The race to develop New Zealand’s first true utility-scale solar farm is on, with FRV Australia and Genesis Energy hitting go on a 52MW project on the South Island.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 7, 2023

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BlueFloat and partners step up plans to build offshore wind farms in New Zealand
BlueFloat and Energy Estate unveil second offshore wind project as part of multibillion-dollar investment plan for New Zealand.
Jim Regan

Nov 11, 2022

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Renewables

NZ sets target of 50 pct renewables for final energy consumption by 2035
“This is not a government that seeks to turn back time.” NZ targets 50% renewables for total final energy consumption by 2035.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 21, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Hosting UN climate talks could help mend Australia’s Pacific relationships, Albanese says
After successfully rehabilitating Australia’s climate stance in Europe, Albanese hopes hosting a future COP will help mend relationships in the Pacific.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“We must wean ourselves off fossil fuels:” New Zealand launches landmark climate plan
New Zealand announces “landmark” Emissions Reduction Plan designed to set country on pathway for net zero by 2050.
Joshua S Hill

May 17, 2022

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Solar

Big solar on a roll, as 1GW project pipeline firms up in New Zealand
New Zealand, which gets more than 80% of its electricity supply from renewables, has very little solar in that mix. But that is about to change.
Sophie Vorrath

May 12, 2022

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