List of power stations in New Zealand facts for kids
This article lists power stations in New Zealand. These are places where electricity is made. New Zealand uses many different ways to create power. This list includes most power stations that make more than 0.5 megawatts of electricity.
Power plants in New Zealand have different jobs. Some are baseload generators, meaning they run almost all the time. This includes plants that use geothermal energy or run-of-the-river hydro power. They have to use the energy as it comes. Other plants are intermediate generators, which means they can change how much power they make to match demand. Peaking power plants only turn on for short times when a lot of electricity is needed. New Zealand does not use nuclear power.
How New Zealand Makes Electricity
Bioenergy Power Stations
Bioenergy power stations make electricity from organic materials. This can be from things like landfill gas (biogas) or wood waste.
| Name | Location | Type | Capacity (MW) | Started | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenmount Landfill | Auckland | Biogas | 5.5 | 1992 | Envirowaste / Mighty River Power |
| Kinleith | South Waikato | Wood cogeneration | 40 | 1997 | Oji Fibre Solutions |
| Omarunui | Hastings | Biogas | 1 | 2014 | LMS Energy / Hastings District Council |
| Pan Pac | Hastings | Wood cogeneration | 12.8 | 2005 | Pan Pac Forest Products |
| Rosedale | Auckland | Biogas | 2.8 | 1992 | Mercury Energy |
| Silverstream Landfill | Lower Hutt | Biogas | 2.7 | 1994 | LMS Energy |
| Southern Landfill | Wellington | Biogas | 1.1 | 2022 | LMS Energy |
| Tirohia | Hauraki | Biogas | 2.0 | 2008 | Mercury Energy |
| Redvale Landfill and Energy Park | Auckland | Biogas | 12 | 1993 | Waste Management |
| Waipa Mill (Red Stag Timber) | Rotorua | Wood cogeneration | 10 | 2018 | Red Stag Timber |
| Kate Valley Landfill | Hurunui | Biogas | 4.3 | 2014 | Transwaste |
Geothermal Power Stations
Geothermal power uses heat from deep inside the Earth to make electricity. New Zealand has many geothermal power stations, especially in the North Island.
| Name | Location | Type | Capacity (MW) | Started | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Ahi O Maui | Kawerau | Binary | 24 | 2018 | Eastland Generation |
| Geothermal Development Limited | Kawerau | Binary | 8 | 2008 | Eastland Generation |
| Kawerau TG1 & TG2 | Kawerau | Binary | 6 | 1989, 1993 | Nova Energy |
| Kawerau TOPP1 | Kawerau | Binary | 26 | 2012 | Eastland Generation |
| Kawerau | Kawerau | Flash steam | 105 | 2008 | Mercury Energy |
| Mokai | Taupō | Binary | 112 | 2000 | Mercury Energy |
| Nga Awa Purua | Taupō | Flash steam | 140 | 2010 | Mercury Energy |
| Ngatamariki | Taupō | Binary | 82 | 2013 | Mercury Energy |
| Ngāwhā | Far North | Binary | 57 | August 2020 | Top Energy |
| Ohaaki | Taupō | Flash steam | 70 | 1989 | Contact Energy |
| Poihipi | Taupō | Flash steam | 50 | 1997 | Contact Energy |
| Rotokawa | Taupō | Binary | 33 | 1997 | Mercury Energy |
| Tauhara | Taupō | Flash steam | 174 | 2024 | Contact Energy |
| Te Huka | Taupō | Binary | 79 | 2010 (Unit 3) 2024 | Contact Energy |
| Te Mihi | Taupō | Flash steam | 166 | 2014 | Contact Energy |
| Wairakei A & B | Taupō | Flash steam & binary | 132 | 1958 (Binary added 2005) | Contact Energy |
Hydroelectric Power Stations
Hydroelectric power stations use the force of moving water to generate electricity. New Zealand has many of these, especially on its rivers.
| Name | Location | River/Scheme | Capacity (MW) | Started | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | Westland | 7.6 | 2013 | Westpower | |
| Aniwhenua | Whakatane | 25 | 1980 | Southern Generation Partnership | |
| Arapuni | South Waikato | Waikato River | 196.7 | 1929, 1946 | Mercury Energy |
| Aratiatia | Taupō | Waikato River | 78 | 1964 | Mercury Energy |
| Argyle | Marlborough | Branch River | 3.8 | 1983 | Manawa Energy |
| Arnold | Grey | 3.0 | 1932 | Manawa Energy | |
| Atiamuri | South Waikato / Taupō | Waikato River | 84 | 1962 | Mercury Energy |
| Aviemore | Waitaki | Lower Waitaki | 220 | 1968 | Meridian Energy |
| Benmore | Waitaki | Lower Waitaki | 540 | 1965 | Meridian Energy |
| Cleardale | Ashburton | 0.9 | 2010 | MainPower | |
| Clyde | Central Otago | Clutha River | 432 | 1992 | Contact Energy |
| Cobb | Tasman | 34.3 | 1956 | Manawa Energy | |
| Coleridge | Selwyn | 45 | 1914 | Manawa Energy | |
| Deep Stream | Clutha | Waipori | 5 | 2008 | Manawa Energy |
| Dillmans | Westland | Kumara | 3.5 | 1928 | Manawa Energy |
| Duffers | Westland | Kumara | 0.5 | 1928 | Manawa Energy |
| Ellis | Central Otago | Teviot Scheme | 7.8 | 1981 | Pioneer Energy |
| Falls | Central Otago | Manuherikia River | 1.3 | 2003 | Pioneer Energy |
| Flaxy | Whakatane | Wheao and Flaxy | 2.1 | 1982 | Manawa Energy |
| Fraser (Lower) | Central Otago | Fraser Power Scheme | 2.8 | 1956 | Southern Generation Partnership |
| Fraser (Upper) | Central Otago | Fraser Power Scheme | 8 | 2019 | Southern Generation Partnership |
| George | Central Otago | Teviot Scheme | 1 | 1924 (refurbished 2002) | Pioneer Energy |
| Highbank | Ashburton | Rangitata Diversion Race | 25.2 | 1945 | Manawa Energy |
| Hinemaiaia A | Taupō | Hinemaiaia | 2.0 | 1952 | Manawa Energy |
| Hinemaiaia B | Taupō | Hinemaiaia | 1.3 | 1966 | Manawa Energy |
| Hinemaiaia C | Taupō | Hinemaiaia | 2.8 | 1982 | Manawa Energy |
| Horseshoe Bend | Central Otago | Teviot Scheme | 4.3 | 1999 | Pioneer Energy |
| Kaimai 5 | Western Bay of Plenty | Kaimai | 0.35 | 1994 | Manawa Energy |
| Kaitawa | Wairoa | Waikaremoana | 36 | 1948 | Genesis Energy |
| Kaniere Forks | Westland | Lake Kaniere | 0.43 | 1911 | Manawa Energy |
| Karapiro | Waipa | Waikato River | 90 | 1948 | Mercury Energy |
| Kourarau | Carterton | 1.0 | 1923, 1925 | Genesis Energy | |
| Kowhai | Central Otago | Teviot Scheme | 1.9 | 2010 | Pioneer Energy |
| Kuratau | Taupō | 6 | 1962 | King Country Energy | |
| Kumara | Westland | Kumara | 6.5 | 1928 | Manawa Energy |
| Lloyd Mandeno | Western Bay of Plenty | Kaimai | 15.6 | 1972 | Manawa Energy |
| Lower Mangapapa | Western Bay of Plenty | Kaimai | 6.0 | 1979 | Manawa Energy |
| Manapouri | Southland | 850 | 1971 | Meridian Energy | |
| Mangahao | Horowhenua | 42 | 1924 | Todd Energy | |
| Mangorei | New Plymouth | 4.5 | 1906, 1931 | Manawa Energy | |
| Maraetai I | South Waikato / Taupō | Waikato River | 252 | 1954 | Mercury Energy |
| Maraetai II | South Waikato / Taupō | Waikato River | 108 | 1971 | Mercury Energy |
| Maraetai (mini) | South Waikato / Taupō | 0.1 | Mercury | ||
| Matahina | Whakatane | 80 | 1967 | Manawa Energy | |
| Matiri | Buller | 5 | 2020 | Southern Generation Partnership | |
| McKays Creek | Westland | Lake Kaniere | 1.1 | 1931 | Manawa Energy |
| Michelle | Central Otago | Teviot Scheme | 1.6 | 1982 | Pioneer Energy |
| Monowai | Southland | 6.6 | 1926 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Montalto | Ashburton | Rangitata Diversion | 1.8 | 1982 | Manawa Energy |
| Motukawa | New Plymouth | 4.5 | 1927-1938 | Manawa Energy | |
| Ohakuri | South Waikato / Taupō | Waikato River | 112 | 1962 | Mercury Energy |
| Ōhau A | Mackenzie | Upper Waitaki | 264 | 1980 | Meridian Energy |
| Ōhau B | Waitaki | Upper Waitaki | 212 | 1984 | Meridian Energy |
| Ōhau C | Waitaki | Upper Waitaki | 212 | 1985 | Meridian Energy |
| Omanawa Falls | Bay of Plenty | 0.3 | 1915, extended 1921 | Omanawa Falls Hydro Limited | |
| Onekaka | Tasman | 0.94 | 2003 | Onekaka Energy | |
| Opuha | Mackenzie | 7.5 | 1999 | Opuha Water / Manawa Energy | |
| Oxburn/Glenorchy | Queenstown Lakes | 0.4 | 1968 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Paerau | Central Otago | Strath Taieri | 10 | 1984 | Manawa Energy |
| Patea | South Taranaki | 32 | 1984 | Manawa Energy | |
| Patearoa | Central Otago | Strath Taieri | 2.3 | 1984 | Manawa Energy |
| Piriaka | Ruapehu | 1.3 | 1924 | King Country Energy | |
| Piripaua | Wairoa | Waikaremoana | 42 | 1943 | Genesis Energy |
| Pupu | Tasman | 0.3 | 1929 | Pupu Hydro Society | |
| Rangipo | Taupō | Tongariro | 120 | 1983 | Genesis Energy |
| Rimu | Hastings | Esk | 2.4 | 2013 | Manawa Energy |
| Roaring Meg lower | Central Otago / Queentown Lakes | Roaring Meg | 3.0 | 1936 | Pioneer Energy |
| Roaring Meg upper | Central Otago / Queentown Lakes | Roaring Meg | 1.3 | 1936 | Pioneer Energy |
| Roxburgh | Central Otago | Clutha River | 320 | 1956 | Contact |
| Ruahihi | Western Bay of Plenty | Kaimai | 20 | 1981 | Manawa Energy |
| Tekapo A | Mackenzie | Upper Waitaki | 25 | 1951 | Genesis Energy |
| Tekapo B | Mackenzie | Upper Waitaki | 160 | 1977 | Genesis Energy |
| Tokaanu | Taupō | Tongariro | 240 | 1973 | Genesis Energy |
| Toronui | Hastings | Esk | 1.4 | 2013 | Manawa Energy |
| Tuai | Wairoa | Waikaremoana | 60 | 1929 | Genesis Energy |
| Wahapo/Ōkārito Forks | Westland | 3.1 | 1960 | Manawa Energy | |
| Waihi Hydro | Waihi | 5.0 | 1986 | Eastland Generation | |
| Waihopai | Marlborough | 2.5 | 1927 | Manawa Energy | |
| Waipapa | South Waikato | Waikato River | 51 | 1961 | Mercury Energy |
| Waipori 1A | Clutha | Waipori | 10 | Manawa Energy | |
| Waipori 2A | Clutha | Waipori | 58 | Manawa Energy | |
| Waipori 3 | Clutha | Waipori | 7.6 | Manawa Energy | |
| Waipori 4 | Clutha | Waipori | 8 | Manawa Energy | |
| Wairere | Waikato | 4.6 | 1925 | King Country Energy | |
| Wairua | Whangarei | 5.0 | 1916 | Northpower | |
| Waitaki | Waitaki | Lower Waitaki | 90 | 1935 | Meridian Energy |
| Whakamaru | South Waikato / Taupō | Waikato River | 124 | 1956 | Mercury Energy |
| Brooklyn (hydro) | near Motueka, Tasman | 0.2 | 1934 | Brooklyn Electricity Ltd | |
| Drysdale | near Marton, Manawatu-Wanganui | 0.1 | Drysdale Hydro Company | ||
| Feredays Island | Canterbury | 0.3 | 2005 | Kea Energy | |
| Fox | West Coast | 0.2 | Manawa Energy | ||
| Mangapehi | Waikato | 1.6 | 2008 | Clearwater Hydro | |
| Mangatangi | Franklin, Auckland | 0.6 | Watercare Services | ||
| Mangatawhiri | Franklin, Auckland | 0.2 | Counties Power | ||
| Marokopa | Waitomo area, Waikato | 2.0 | Clearwater Hydro | ||
| Mataura | near Gore, Southland | 0.9 | Niblick Trust | ||
| Matawai | Gisborne | 2.0 | 2009 | Clearwater Hydro | |
| Mokauiti | Central North Island | 1.9 | 1925, 1938, 1963 | King Country Energy | |
| Ngahere | West Coast | 0.1 | Birchfield Minerals | ||
| Normanby | Normanby, Taranaki | 1.0 | 1903, 2015 | Greenfern Industries | |
| Onekaka | Tasman District | 1.0 | Onekaka Energy | ||
| Opunake | Opunake, Taranaki | 0.3 | Manawa Energy | ||
| Raetihi | Raetihi, Manawatu-Wanganui | 0.3 | Manawa Energy | ||
| Rochfort | Westport, West Coast | 4.2 | 2013 | Kawatiri Energy | |
| Talla Burn | Central Otago | 2.6 | 2010 | Talla Burn Generation | |
| Teviot Bridge | Roxburgh, Otago | Teviot Scheme | 1.1 | 1972 | Pioneer Energy |
| Turitea (hydro) | near Palmerston North | 0.1 | Palmerston North City Council | ||
| Waihi Station | near Wairoa, Hawke's Bay | 4.7 | 1913 | Manawa Energy | |
| Wheao | Whakatane | Wheao and Flaxy | 24 | 1982 | Manawa Energy |
Hydroelectric Power Stations That Are No Longer Used
Some hydroelectric power stations have been stopped or taken apart over time.
| Name | Location | Capacity (MW) | Started | Stopped | Last Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullendale | Queenstown | 0.04 | 1886 | 1907 | Phoenix Mine | This was the first industrial power plant in New Zealand. |
| Okere Falls | north-east of Rotorua | 0.2 | 1901 | 1936 | NZ Government | This was the first power station owned by the government. |
| One Mile Creek | Queenstown | 0.06 | 1924 | 1966 | Otago Central Electric Power Board | It was stopped but later fixed up as a historical display. |
| Horahora | east of Cambridge, Waikato | 10.3 | 1913 | 1947 | State Hydro Department | It was covered by water when Lake Karapiro was made. |
| Reefton | Reefton, West Coast | <1 | 1888 | 1949 | Grey Electric Power Board | This plant was taken apart. |
| Wye Creek | Otago-Southland | 1.3 | 1936 | 2008 | Pioneer Energy | It was put on hold after a part broke. |
| Havelock North | Maraetotara Valley | 0.18 | 1922 | 1941 | Hawke’s Bay Electric Power Board | The dam is now a popular swimming spot. It stopped working after being hit by lightning. |
Historical Hydroelectric Power Stations
Some old power stations are kept because they are important to history.
| Name | Location | Output | Started | Operator | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokopeka | Maraetotara Valley, Hawke's Bay | 8KW | 1891 | John Chambers | For farming tools, heating, and cooking | This is thought to be the oldest working hydroelectric power station in the world. It is run by volunteers and was never connected to the main power grid. |
Fossil-Fuel Thermal Power Stations
These power stations burn fossil fuels like coal, gas, or diesel to make electricity.
| Name | Location | Type | Capacity (MW) | Started | Closed/Stopped | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Hospital | Auckland | Gas/diesel cogeneration | 3.6 | 2005 | Auckland DHB / Pioneer Energy | |
| Bream Bay | Whangarei | Diesel engine | 9 | 2011 | Manawa Energy | |
| Edgecumbe | Whakatane | Gas cogeneration | 10 | 1996 | Nova Energy | |
| Glenbrook | Auckland | Coal/gas waste heat | 112 | 1997 | Alinta | |
| Junction Road | Taranaki | Gas | 100 | 2020 | Nova Energy | |
| Huntly 1,2, & 4 | Waikato | Coal/gas steam turbine | 750 | 1983 | Genesis Energy | |
| Huntly 3 | Waikato | Coal/gas steam turbine | 250 | 1983 | 2012 | Genesis Energy |
| Huntly 5 | Waikato | Gas combined-cycle | 385 | 2007 | Genesis Energy | |
| Huntly 6 | Waikato | Gas/diesel open-cycle | 48 | 2004 | Genesis Energy | |
| Kapuni | South Taranaki | Gas combined-cycle cogeneration | 25 | 1998 | Vector / Bay of Plenty Energy | |
| Kinleith | South Waikato | Wood/gas cogeneration | 40 | 1998 | Genesis Energy | |
| Mangahewa | New Plymouth | Gas | 9.0 | 2008 | Nova Energy | |
| McKee (recip) | New Plymouth | Gas reciprocating | 2.0 | 2008 | Nova Energy | |
| McKee (turbine) | New Plymouth | Gas open-cycle | 100 | 2013 | Todd Generation | |
| QE2 Park | Christchurch | Diesel engine | 4 | 2011-2012 | Orion New Zealand | |
| Stratford CC | Stratford | Gas combined-cycle | 377 | 1998 | Contact Energy | |
| Stratford peaker | Stratford | Gas open-cycle | 200 | 2010 | Contact Energy | |
| Wellington Hospital | Wellington | Gas/oil cogeneration | 8 | 1981 | Capital & Coast DHB / Vector / Meridian Energy | |
| Whareroa | South Taranaki | Gas combined-cycle cogeneration | 68 | 1996 | Fonterra / Todd Energy | |
| Whirinaki | Hastings | Diesel open-cycle | 155 | 2004 | Contact Energy |
Wind Power Stations
Wind power stations use large turbines to capture the energy from wind and turn it into electricity.
| Name | Location | Number of Turbines | Capacity (MW) | Started | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awhitu | Waikato | 1 | 1 | 2020 | Private developer |
| Brooklyn Wind Turbine (new) | Wellington | 1 | 0.9 | 2016 | Meridian Energy |
| Chatham Islands Wind Farm | Chatham Islands | 2 | 0.46 | 2010 | CBD Energy / Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust |
| Flat Hill | near Bluff, Southland | 8 | 6.8 | 2015 | Pioneer Generation |
| Gebbies Pass | Christchurch | 1 | 0.5 | 2003 | Windflow Technology |
| Harapaki Wind Farm | Hawkes Bay | 41 | 176 | 2024 | Meridian Energy |
| Hau Nui | South Wairarapa | 15 | 8.7 | 1996, 2004 | Genesis Energy |
| Horseshoe Bend | Central Otago | 3 | 2.3 | 2009 | Pioneer Energy |
| Kaiwera Downs - Stage 1 | south-east of Gore, Southland | 10 | 43 | 2023 | Mercury Energy |
| Lulworth | Marlborough | 4 | 1.0 | 2011 | Energy 3 |
| Mahinerangi | Dunedin | 12 | 36 | 2011 | Mercury Energy |
| Mill Creek | Wellington | 26 | 60 | 2014 | Meridian Energy |
| Mt Stuart | Clutha | 9 | 7.7 | December 2011 | Pioneer Energy |
| Southbridge | Selwyn | 1 | 0.1 | 2005 | Energy 3 |
| Tararua | Palmerston North / Tararua | 134 | 161 | 1999, 2004, 2007 | Mercury Energy |
| Te Āpiti | Palmerston North / Tararua | 55 | 91 | 2004 | Meridian Energy |
| Te Rere Hau | Palmerston North / Tararua | 97 | 48.5 | 2006, 2009, 2011 | New Zealand Windfarms |
| Te Uku | Waikato | 28 | 64.4 | 2011 | Meridian Energy / WEL Networks |
| Turitea | Palmerston North / Turitea | 60 | 222 | 2021 (stage 1), 2023 (stage 2) | Mercury Energy |
| Waipipi | South Taranaki | 31 | 133 | 2021 | Mercury Energy |
| Weld Cone | Marlborough | 3 | 0.8 | 2010 | Energy 3 |
| West Wind | Wellington | 62 | 143 | 2009 | Meridian Energy |
| White Hill | Southland | 29 | 58 | 2007 | Meridian Energy |
Solar Power Stations
Solar power stations use sunlight to create electricity, usually with large panels.
| Name | Location | Capacity (MW) | Started | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wairau Valley Solar Farm | Marlborough | 2 | 2021 | Kea Energy |
| Kapuni Solar Plant | South Taranaki | 2.1 | 2021 | Sunergise |
| Kaitaia Solar Farm | Northland | 23 | Began 2023 | Lodestone Energy |
| Te Ihi o te Ra Solar Farm | Gisborne | 5.2 | 2023 | Eastland Generation |
| Rangitaiki | Edgecumbe | 32 | 2024 | Lodestone Energy |
| New Plymouth Airport Solar Farm | New Plymouth | 10 | 2025 | Lodestone Energy |
| Lauriston Solar Farm | Canterbury | 47 | 2025 | Genesis Energy Limited FRV Services |
| Te Herenga o Te Ra | Edgecumbe | 33 | 2025 | Lodestone Energy |
Grid Battery Storage
These are large batteries that store electricity. They can release power quickly when needed, helping to keep the electricity grid stable.
| Name | Location | Type | Capacity (MW/MWh) | Started | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Innes | Auckland | Tesla Powerpack | 1.0/2.3 | 2016 | Vector |
| Hobsonville Point | Auckland | Tesla Powerpack | 1.0/2.3 | 2018 | Vector |
| Rotohiko | Waikato | Saft (company) | 35/33 | 2023 | WEL Networks |
| Ruakākā Energy Park | Northland | Saft (company) | 100/200 | 2025 | Meridian Energy |
| Snells Beach | Auckland | 2.75/6.7 | 2018 | Vector | |
| Warkworth South | Auckland | 2.0/4.8 | 2018 | Vector | |
| Whangamata (CBD standby power) | Thames-Coromandel | 2.0/2.0 | 2020 | Powerco |
Future Power Stations
New Zealand is always planning and building new power stations to meet its energy needs and move towards more renewable energy. Here are some projects that are being built or planned.
| Name | Location | Type | Planned Capacity (MW) | Operator | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awhitu | near Waiuku, Auckland | Wind | 15 | Private operator | 2MW is being built | |
| Castle Hill | northeast of Masterton | Wind | 300 | Genesis Energy Limited | Approved, seeking more time | |
| Edgecumbe Solar Farm | Edgecumbe | Solar | 38 | Far North Solar Farms | Approved | |
| Edgecumbe Solar Farm Genesis | Edgecumbe | Solar | 114 | Genesis Energy Limited | Acquired from Helios. Decision expected mid-2025. | |
| Foxton Solar Farm | Foxton | Solar | 42 | Far North Solar Farms | Approved | |
| Huriwaka (prev. Central Wind)(Moawhango) | between Taihape and Waiouru | Wind | 230 | Manawa Energy | New approvals are being sought. | |
| Te Mihi Stage 2 | Taupō | Geothermal | 101 | Contact Energy | Being built. Expected to start in late 2027. | This will partly replace older Wairakei A & B power stations. |
| Te Mihi Stage 3 | Taupō | Geothermal | 100 | Contact Energy | Planned | This will fully replace the older Wairakei A & B power stations. |
| Glenbrook Battery | Glenbrook | Battery | 100 | Contact Energy | Being built. Expected to start in early 2026. | |
| Huntly Battery | Huntly | Battery | 100 | Genesis Energy Limited | Expected to start in early 2027. | |
| Huntly Wind Farm | Huntly | Wind | 200-300 | Mercury Energy | In design | |
| Kaimai Wind Farm | northern Kaimai Range | Wind | 168 | Ventus Energy | Applied for approval | |
| Kaiwaikawe | Dargaville | Wind | 74 | Mercury Energy | Being built. First power expected mid-2026. | |
| Kawerau TOPP2 | Kawerau | Geothermal | 50 | Eastland | Being built. First power expected late 2025. | Joint project between Eastland and Ormat. |
| Kaiwera Downs Stage 2 | south-east of Gore, Southland | Wind | 155 | Mercury Energy | Being built. First power expected mid-2026, finished mid-2027. | |
| Kowhai Park Solar Farm | Christchurch | Solar | 168 | Contact, Lightsource BP | Being built. Expected to start in mid-2026. | |
| Lodestone One | Dargaville | Solar | 80 | Lodestone Energy | Approved | |
| Pāmu Rā ki Whitianga | Whitianga | Solar | 34 | Lodestone Energy | Being built. Expected to start late 2025. | |
| Manawatu Battery | Manawatu | Battery | 100 | Meridian Energy | Applied for approval | |
| Mahinerangi stage 2 | Lake Mahinerangi, west of Dunedin | Wind | 138 | Mercury Energy | Approved. Decision expected in 2027. | |
| Marsden Point | Northland | Solar | 26.7 | Refining NZ | ||
| Mount Munro | Eketahuna | Wind | 90 | Meridian Energy | Approved | |
| Rangiriri | Waikato | Solar | 146 | Island Green Power | In development | |
| Ruakākā Solar Farm | Northland | Solar | 120 | Meridian Energy | Being built | |
| Mount Cass | Canterbury | Wind | 93 | MainPower | Approved | |
| Ngakawau | West Coast | Hydro | 24 | Hydro Developments | Approvals expire in 2026 | |
| Ngatamariki OEC5 | Taupō | Geothermal | 46 | Mercury Energy | Approved. Building starts early 2024, first power late 2025. | |
| Ngawha OEC5 | Kaikohe | Geothermal | 32 | Top Energy | Approved | |
| Pukenui | Te Aupōuri peninsula | Solar | 22 | Far North Solar Farm | Being built | |
| Puketoi | Manawatu | Wind | 228 | Mercury Energy | Approvals expire 2031. Decision expected mid-2027. | |
| Rakaia River | Canterbury | Hydro | 16 | Ashburton Community Water Trust | Approved | |
| Te Rāhui | Taupō | Solar | 400 | Nova Energy | Approved | |
| Stratford Battery | Stratford, Taranaki | Battery | 100 | Contact Energy | Approved | |
| Swannanoa | Christchurch | Solar | 200 | Meridian Energy | Seeking approval | |
| Taheke | Okere Falls, Rotoiti | Geothermal | 35 | Eastland | Approved | |
| Taumatatotara | 10 km south of Taharoa | Wind | 92 | Ventus Energy | Approved for stage 1 (seeking changes for stage 2). | |
| Te Rere Hau Wind Farm re-power | Palmerston North / Tararua | Wind | 126 | NZ Windfarms-Meridian | Will replace old turbines with new ones to increase power to 126 MW. | |
| Tararua Wind Farm re-power | Palmerston North / Tararua | Wind | 60MW uplift to 221MW | Mercury Energy | Will replace turbines to add 60MW, planned around 2030. | |
| Tuahei | Te Aroha | Solar | 150 | First Renewables Harmony Energy | Being built, first power expected 2026. | |
| Waikato Solar | Waikato | Solar | 100 | Meridian Energy | In design | |
| Waitahe Solar Farm | Waiotahe | Solar | 81 | Far North Solar Farms | Approved | |
| Waiinu Energy Park | Taranaki | Wind/Solar/Battery | 350 Wind, 550 Solar | Meridian | Seeking fast approval | |
| Waerenga | Waikato | Solar | 190 | Island Green Power | In development | |
| Western Bay Solar Project | Kuratau | Solar | 500 | Meridian | Seeking fast approval | |
| Whakamaru Battery | Whakamaru | Battery | 150 | Mercury Energy | Early design stage |
See also
- Energy in New Zealand
- Electricity sector in New Zealand
- List of New Zealand spans
- New Zealand electricity market
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