Hydroelectric Power in New Zealand - Proposed Projects

Proposed Projects

There are a number of proposed hydroelectric power projects in New Zealand and, despite the demand for more renewable energy, there is opposition to some new hydroelectric projects.

  • Project Aqua was a large scheme proposed by Meridian Energy on the Waitaki River but was dropped after significant opposition. The North Bank tunnel concept is a new proposal being developed by Meridian Energy for a hydroelectric power scheme on the river.
  • The Wairau Hydro Scheme is a canal and power station scheme, for which TrustPower was granted resource consents in August 2008. This project is opposed by Green Party.
  • TrustPower proposes to develop a 46MW extension to the Arnold Power Station on the West Coast. Resource consents were granted in November 2008.

Other proposals, at various planning stages, include schemes on the Matakitaki, Matiri, Waimakariri, Clutha, Kaituna and the Gowan Rivers.

See also: List of proposed power stations

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