Project

Huriwaka Wind Farm

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Huriwaka Wind Farm

The Huriwaka Wind Farm is a proposed 300-megawatt windfarm in Moawhango, New Zealand. It would have approximately 60 wind turbines.

Key Dates

May 2023 Project Announcement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Manawa Energy

PROJECT HISTORY

May 2023 Manawa Energy announced that they have secured the rights to develop a wind generation project between Taihape and Waiouru in the central North Island.
Oct 2024 The New Zealand Government announced a Schedule of 22 renewable energy projects to be included in its Fast Track Approvals Bill with a combined three-gigawatt capacity. The Bill was introduced into the NZ Parliament in March to give effect to a new streamlined approvals process for major infrastructure and other projects with ‘significant regional or national benefits’. The Huriwaka Wind Farm was included in the list of projects.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New Zealand |
Resources
Project pages
Project Huriwaka Wind