Worksafe Notice
WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking information from wind turbine owners & operators regarding certain imported components that may potentially contain asbestos. This follows advice from their partner agencies in Australia, who have identified asbestos-containing material in specific internal service lift components. At this stage, WorkSafe has not received any reports of asbestos in any wind […]
🍃Kapuni Project reaches Financial Close
Congratulations to NZWEA member, Hiringa Energy and their partners Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd, Todd , Parininihi Ki Waitotara Incorporation and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on reaching Financial Close for the Kapuni Project — a landmark integrated wind energy and green hydrogen development in South Taranaki. Kapuni will be the first project in New Zealand […]
2025 AGM Update
The 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held on 12th February. This event is kindly sponsored by Buddle Findlay.
Global Wind Workforce Outlook 2025 -2030
The newly released Global Wind Workforce Outlook (GWWO) 2025–2030 from GWO and GWEC underscores the scale of workforce growth needed to deliver the global wind pipeline. The report shows a sharp increase in demand for skilled technicians across Construction & Installation and Operations & Maintenance, and explores the actions required now to address future skills […]
JERA Nex bp Member to Depart New Zealand
“On the 11th December, JERA Nex bp announced their decision to no longer progress the development of its offshore wind farm proposals in Aotearoa New Zealand. JERA Nex bp is a joint venture that develops, finances, and operates offshore wind farms, and over the past three years they have invested significant time and capital in […]
NZWEA Officially Re-registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022
The New Zealand Companies Office has now accepted NZWEA’s application to be re-registered as a society under the Incorporated Society Act 2022. To view a copy of the certificate of incorporation, please go to the New Zealand Companies Office.
Legislation to unlock New Zealand’s offshore wind potential
Kākāriki’s vision is to accelerate the transformation of the NZ energy sector and the decarbonisation of industry
Channel launches Fund V under Project Kākāriki to accelerate New Zealand’s renewable energy future
Kākāriki’s vision is to accelerate the transformation of the NZ energy sector and the decarbonisation of industry
Contact to appeal Southland Wind Farm Decision
Contact to appeal Southland Wind Farm decisionand re-apply under new Fast-Track consent process.
Recyclability of Wind Turbine Components
Sustainability beyond power generation.