Project Hayes decision fails to find balanceFriday, 6 November 2009 6 November 2009 “The Environment Court’s decision to decline Meridian Energy’s Project Hayes highlights how hard it is to resolve the tension between New Zealander’s energy use and concern about... |
New wind farm welcomedMonday, 19 October 2009 16 October 2009 "Wind energy's positive contribution to New Zealand is growing as good progress is made with several projects," says New Zealand Wind Energy Association Chief Executive Fraser Clark,... |
Reducing electricity emissions vital for achieving targetTuesday, 11 August 2009 11 August 2009 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector will be a vital aspect of reducing overall emissions, says the New Zealand Wind Energy Association as it welcomes... |
West Wind powers WellingtonWednesday, 29 April 2009 29 April 2009 "Today Wellington's wind will finally be put to good use, delivering significant benefits to the Wellington region," says Fraser Clark, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Wind... |
Global wind energy experts show NZ what it is missingMonday, 20 April 2009 20 April 2009 "New Zealand is stuck in the doldrums, missing the opportunity to sail into a sustainable future powered by renewable wind energy," says New Zealand Wind Energy Association... |
Full-size wind turbine blades on show in central WellingtonFriday, 17 April 2009 17 April 2009 Wellingtonians can get a good look at the blades and nacelle of a New Zealand made wind turbine on Tuesday 21 April in Odlins Plaza, on the... |
There’s more power in our windThursday, 19 March 2009 19 March 2009. Figures released today by the Ministry of Economic Development showing growth in wind generation only hint at the power in New Zealand's wind, says the New Zealand... |
RMA reforms welcomed by Wind Energy AssociationTuesday, 3 February 2009 3 February 2009 The New Zealand Wind Energy Association welcomes the Government's intent to improve the processes for consenting large infrastructure projects. "Wind farm developers have experienced significant delays through... |
US and China in race to the top of global wind industryMonday, 2 February 2009 Global Wind Energy Council Media Release, 2 February 2009 The United States passed Germany to become world #1 in wind power installations, and China's total capacity doubled for the fourth... |
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