Very. Bring on the solar, wind and evs
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The race is on between Iceland and NZ to be the first country to harness superhot/supercritical geothermal power generation on a commercial scale. Japan, Norway and Italy are at research stages and not as advanced as Iceland and NZ.
It's a project funded by the government through the Regional Infrastructure Fund with most of the work carried out by Todd Energy. The project is being overseen by MBIEβs KΔnoa-Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit in partnership with Earth Sciences New Zealand, the iwi landowners Tauhara North No.2 Trust, and NZX-listed Mercury.
If successful, it will mean a huge increase in the power generated through geothermal generation and export potential for the knowledge acquired.
www.nzherald.co.nz
It's a project funded by the government through the Regional Infrastructure Fund with most of the work carried out by Todd Energy. The project is being overseen by MBIEβs KΔnoa-Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit in partnership with Earth Sciences New Zealand, the iwi landowners Tauhara North No.2 Trust, and NZX-listed Mercury.
If successful, it will mean a huge increase in the power generated through geothermal generation and export potential for the knowledge acquired.
'Energy on steroids': Todd picked to drill first superhot TaupΕ geothermal well
Drilling is due to begin about mid-2027 on the Rotokawa geothermal field.
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Waiting for a certain antagonist from Tauranga to mention that we lost part of our self-sufficiency by removing exploration licenses and the ability to refine oil in country.
Of course, that ignores the fact that the oil in NZ fields was never turned into fuel at Marden Point and that we had to import crude oil to do that. But why let the facts get in the way of a post on this forum?
He's still not above gloating and saying I told you so.
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If Iran have mined the shipping lanes in the strait this could take a very bad turn. Or a very good turn for EV sales.
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While youβre waiting on my mate John Nick from Tauranga, I will highlight that it was easier and more profitable to export our oil and use imported oil at Marsden.
However in a supply shock Marsden could have been used, just more inefficiently. Additionally, instead of only being able to importing the finished product from a few suppliers (and being at their mercy in an oil shock), Marsden allowed us to take crude oil from anywhere and make our own.
Interesting facts!
Correct miket12. Very few facts come from the poster from tauranga
Guess we canβt afford those tax cuts hey
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Which tax cuts are you in support of?
- The evil lack of indexing of the middle class?
- Or the interest deductibility that Labour has now admitted was to harsh and they wonβt do again?
βremoving 100% of interest deductibility was, I think, something that weβre unlikely to do in that same way again,β Hipkins said.
David Parker, the Minister of Revenue who introduced the first ban, prior to leaving Parliament, he told the Herald he thought the 100% ban went βa bit farβ and reckoned a 50% level would have been better.
Edmonds on Labour's big mistake, landlords, Reserve Bank shake-up and if she's getting 'nasty'
Labour's finance spokeswoman sits down with the Herald to discuss Labour's economic plans.
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Excuse me !! Referring to me as mate is really confirming the opinions of others on here Wiz. Keep digging bro.
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Labours Interest deductibility was unique in the world, govt departments advice was against it and Labour wonβt bring it back as it was.
It pumped up rent, stalled supply and was a failure. Only biased lefties canβt accept this.
Labourβs CGT at 28% is unique in the world - the harshest going. Has no allowance for losses or inflation and therefore is fundamentally unfair.
It wonβt last as it is when Labour next get turfed out and Labour wonβt change it back to how it is today.
Itβs going to be a failure, because like the interest deductibility it is fundamentally excessive and unfair.
Im confused, how do you make fertiliser out of solar panels?
Sowing what this regressive government has reaped in their intentional fossil fuel worship https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/03/10/govt-looks-to-market-to-reach-10000-ev-charger-goal/
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Written by a non EV user? As an EV owner, everyone charges at home.
This isnβt the fossil fuel model. We need some charging stations between cities but nothing like the existing petrol station infrastructure.
Can always have more but as we get to understand the user demand of this new technology, thereβs not going to be a need for 10,000 chargers any time soon.
Beneficiary numbers soar to 12-year high despite government's reduction promise
Louise Upston vowed to "curb the surge in welfare dependency" after taking office, but the numbers are now the highest since at least 2013.
www.rnz.co.nz
Because this regressive government killed it
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wizard of Tauranga
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Another Lefty Labour former MP with dubious morals and ethics. The entitlement of the leftβ¦
www.nzherald.co.nz
Watchdog finds ex-MP misled probe into his council role, 'excessive' spending on house reno
An investigation found the ex-council CEO made misleading docs. He said he 'panicked'.
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Only because the fascist government said he had to have F&P appliances and not Miele... this is the right.... restricting appliance choice since 2023!!!Another Lefty Labour former MP with dubious morals and ethics. The entitlement of the leftβ¦
Watchdog finds ex-MP misled probe into his council role, 'excessive' spending on house reno
An investigation found the ex-council CEO made misleading docs. He said he 'panicked'.
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Budget cuts really sting the poor public servants. Miele is minimum standard really isnβt it?
Iβm starting to understand the hardship MT8 keeps complaining about.
