Te Ahi O Maui, in Kawerau, has entered the commissioning phase. Once fully operational, Te Ahi O Maui will generate around 25MW of baseload renewable energy. It will deliver long term benefits for local communities. After securing resource consent in July 2014, then getting the green light in September 2015 to begin construction, New Zealand’s… Read more »
Eastland Network today announced its pricing schedule for the period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. This covers all electricity connections in Gisborne and Wairoa Districts. Eastland Network prices are regulated by the Commerce Commission. Working within regulation means there will be a small decrease in line charges of approximately 0.84% for the average… Read more »
Tairāwhiti has its first ever energy champion, with Katherine Evett appointed to the newly created position. Katherine will be based in Electric Village, New Zealand’s first community-focused energy hub. Electric Village is a one-stop-shop for advice, exhibitions and discussions about the future of energy. It will open in Gisborne in the next couple of months,… Read more »
After eight years as chairman of Eastland Group – the Gisborne-based infrastructure company that runs Eastland Network, Eastland Port, Gisborne Airport and Eastland Generation – Nelson Cull officially stepped down at the AGM yesterday. At the same time, director Tony Gray formally accepted the position of interim chairman. Eastland Group chief executive Matt Todd thanked… Read more »
Region-wide network of electric vehicle chargers confirmed after government announces $251,000 in funding Tairāwhiti is driving towards a cleaner, greener future with the government’s announcement that it will co-fund a fast charging electric vehicle network across the region. Several months ago Eastland Group, the regional infrastructure company that owns Eastland Network (the lines company for… Read more »
Innovative new ‘energy hub’ to open in Gladstone Road. A community space where everyone can share their ideas for powering the region. Emerging technologies, solar trial learnings and EVs to be showcased. Our region is set to lead the way in emerging technologies, with the establishment of an innovative new community-focused energy hub. A first… Read more »
