New Zealand has in-ground coal resources of more than 15 billion tonnes, of which 80% are lignite in the South Island. There are also substantial resources of sub-bituminous coal in both islands, and a lesser amount of high-quality bituminous coal, mainly on the West Coast of the South Island.
The Research Trust of Victoria University of Wellington is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
Renewable energy is often associated with electricity production, specifically wind, solar, or hydro generation. However, renewable energy is also used for direct heat applications such as milk powder drying, paper making, commercial space heating, or Rotorua’s heated pools.
Te Runanga o Te Rarawa Trustee Limited is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
New Zealand’s electricity is mostly generated through renewable sources such as hydro and geothermal energy. Our renewable generation is supplemented by thermal ‘peaker’ plants when demand is high or during dry periods when hydro stores are low.
Te Reo Irirangi o Te Hiku o Te Ika is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
This report presents comprehensive information on, and analysis of, New Zealand’s energy supply and demand for the 2023 calendar year.
New Zealand Leather and Shoe Research Association (Inc) is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
Cabinet paper seeking agreement to minor changes to the Immigration (Enhanced Risk management) Amendment Bill
pdf, 528 KBNew Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
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