Huihuinga

Events

We host regular events to foster collaboration within New Zealand's energy innovation ecosystem, offering platforms for sharing insights and connecting with both domestic and international stakeholders.

Upcoming events

National Flex Discovery Fund 2026 webinar

March 10, 2026

An info session sharing details about the National Flex Discovery Fund reopener to answer any questions you have about applying.

Energy Resilience and Affordability Conference 2026

September 2, 2026

The Energy Resilience and Affordability Conference will return to Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.

Past events

Taranaki Energy Group - monthly

February 27, 2026

A monthly forum discussing all things energy in the Taranaki region.

Energy Resilience and Affordability Conference

October 8, 2025

The Energy Resilience and Affordability Conference, formerly the Reducing Energy Hardship Conference, was held on 8-9 October 2025, Wellington.

Taranaki Community Energy Activator

September 16, 2025

The Taranaki Community Energy Activator was a free programme supporting local communities to explore energy needs, aspirations and opportunities.

Movac and Ara Ake Energy Jam

August 7, 2025

New Zealand's pioneering energy leaders, sharing their startup stories from industry-wide visions to transformation.

Webinar - Ara Ake National Flex Discovery Fund info session

May 30, 2025

An info session sharing details about the National Flex Discovery Fund, to answer any questions you have about applying.

Offshore Renewable Energy Forum

April 1, 2025

A forum for industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to collaborate, share insights, and drive the future of offshore renewable energy in Aotearoa.

The Carbon Challenge

October 1, 2024

The Carbon Challenge: Innovators and industry working together to solve the challenge of carbon using capture, utilisation and storage.

Ara Ake EDB Challenge: Learnings & insights

September 10, 2024

An event discussing the learnings and insights from the Ara Ake EDB Challenge

Reducing Energy Hardship Conference 2024

May 20, 2024

Ara Ake, Community Energy Network and WISE Charitable Trust hosted the 2024 Reducing Energy Hardship Conference: Building equity into our communities.

Offshore Renewable Energy Forum 2024

March 20, 2024

A two-day forum bringing together Iwi, key sector stakeholders and the broader community to discuss the opportunities that offshore renewables present Aotearoa New Zealand.

Reducing Energy Hardship Conference 2023

May 24, 2023

Ara Ake, Community Energy Network, WISE Charitable Trust and Taranaki Chamber of Commerce hosted the Reducing Energy Hardship Conference on 24 - 25 May 2023.

Offshore Renewable Energy Forum 2023

March 8, 2023

An event focusing on the development of the offshore energy industry in Taranaki.