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2012 media releases

RMA recommendations not all bad

Monday, 10 September 2012

10 September 2012 Some of the proposed changes to the RMA could help to better protect the environment while enabling appropriate development, says Eric Pyle, Chief Executive of the New...

Wind energy powering ahead with Mill Creek

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

15 August 2012 The New Zealand Wind Energy Association today congratulates Meridian Energy on turning the first sod at Mill Creek wind farm, near Wellington. "Construction of Mill Creek is...

Wind powers ahead with Mill Creek

Thursday, 14 June 2012

15 June 2012 New Zealand’s wind energy industry is powering ahead as the world celebrates Global Wind Day, says Eric Pyle, the chief executive of the New Zealand Wind Energy...

Report: wind energy employment prospects strong

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

13 June 2012 A new report released today, Economic Benefits of Wind Farms in New Zealand, shows that there will be considerable growth in employment in New Zealand's wind industry...

Wind creating green growth opportunities

Monday, 11 June 2012

11 June 2012 The New Zealand Wind Energy Association (NZWEA) supports the call for New Zealand to pursue green growth in Pure Advantage's New Zealand's Position in the Green Race...

Wind Energy 2030

Saturday, 31 March 2012

Wind Energy 2030 More wind powered generation in New Zealand, producing 20% of our electricity   There will be a 6-fold increase of wind generation in New Zealand, producing 20%...

Major wind energy conference heads for Hamilton

Friday, 16 March 2012

16 March 2012   The annual New Zealand Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition takes place this year in Hamilton 2-4 April. The major industry event has a strong line up...

Positive signs for wind energy in latest NZ Energy Outlook, but it underestimates what wind can deliver

Sunday, 29 January 2012

30 January 2012 There are positive signs for the wind industry in the latest New Zealand Energy outlook, with capacity forecast to more than double over the next 18 years....