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Stay up to date with the latest news from Ara Ake and the energy innovation community. Discover insights that drive collaboration within New Zealand’s energy ecosystem and beyond.

Impact Report showcases the latest projects and pilots

November 26, 2025

Our latest Impact Report highlights the work Ara Ake has carried out over the past year, spanning events, pilots and research.

Ara Ake welcomes new Board member

November 20, 2025

We are very excited to welcome Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM to the Ara Ake Board of Directors.

New research looks at methods used to model flexibility demand response

November 6, 2025

Ara Ake has commissioned the Flexibility Baselining Research report from the University of Otago to understand which baselining methods are being used in Aotearoa and overseas

Energy Resilience and Affordability Conference ends on a high

October 10, 2025

A summary report from the conference will be published in November 2025

National Flex Discovery Fund Recipients announced

Ara Ake backs 13 projects to unlock New Zealand’s energy flexibility

September 8, 2025

Multiple projects have been awarded grants through the National Flex Discovery Fund

One of the panels at last years conference

Conference to tackle energy hardship and build resilience returns for 3rd year

September 1, 2025

The Energy Resilience and Affordability Conference will return on 8–9 October 2025 at the Harbourside Function Centre, Wellington, bringing together leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy, community and research sectors.

Applied Doctorates Scheme launched focusing on energy innovation

August 28, 2025

Ara Ake is available to support innovators and researchers in the development of their proposals of the Applied Doctorates Scheme

Innovation in Energy Award goes to helisaw technology

August 14, 2025

The 2025 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in Aotearoa New Zealand's energy sector. The Lines Company and Lakeview Helicopters received the Innovation in Energy Award, with the award proudly sponsored by Ara Ake

Community Energy Activator launches in Taranaki

August 10, 2025

Community groups across Taranaki are being invited to apply for a place in the 2025 Community Energy Activator

Lastmyle and Hāwera school lead the way in energy innovation for schools

July 18, 2025

Hāwera school Te Paepae o Aotea is trialling Maestro, a smart platform developed by Lastmyle that optimises heat pump use to improve energy efficiency

Showcasing climate innovation: Cleantech takes the lead in Christchurch

July 15, 2025

From 16–17 July, 30 cleantech innovators, commercialisation experts, funders and ecosystem leaders will converge on Ōtautahi Christchurch

Movac and Ara Ake to host "Energy Jam" in Auckland

July 2, 2025

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