On Wednesday, 14 December 2022, Murihiku leaders from central and local government agencies, Iwi, community and business met to discuss regional system leadership. There was agreement on the need for a collective effort to develop clear priorities and build alignment. The event, coordinated through… Read more
Posted: 16 December 2022
On Monday 5 December 2022, Murihiku Upoko signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Meridian Energy Limited around Tiwai Smelter and green energy opportunities. “From our perspective, a key purpose of the MOU was to ensure that the power generated at Manapōuri for Tiwia Smelter and the region… Read more
Posted: 6 December 2022
On Thursday 1 December at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Awarua Rūnaka hosted Murihiku Upoko, other Murihiku Rūnaka Leaders, Minister Megan Woods, Mayors, government officials, members of the Just Transtions Enduring Oversight Group (eOG) and other invited leaders to a presentation around a proposed… Read more
Posted: 2 December 2022
Meridian, with the support of Ngāi Tahu, have selected Woodside Energy (Woodside) as the preferred partner to move forward to the development stage of the proposed Southern Green Hydrogen (SGH) project in New Zealand. A final investment decision will follow the development stage. Woodside was… Read more
Posted: 29 November 2022
On Wednesday 23 November 2022, NZAS hosted another of their community forum series in Waihopai/Invercargill. We were heartened to note NZAS CEO Chris Blenkiron's comments that they intend to continue to provide these forums as an opportunity to share smelter updates and engage with our community. Read more
Posted: 23 November 2022