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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.

Farmlands FLEX launches at Fieldays 2025

June 12, 2025

Farmlands FLEX – a bold new step towards supporting farmers to take control of their electricity costs

A global partnership between Undaunted and Ara Ake

May 29, 2025

A new global partnership with the UK-based hub for climate innovation

Ara Ake, Counties Energy and Climate Connect Aotearoa collaborate on community energy sharing pilot

May 27, 2025

Called the Franklin Energy Sharing Pilot, it aims to combine renewable energy generation, community battery storage and energy-sharing methodology to support the distribution of power to local Franklin charities.

Ara Ake launches $1 million National Flex Discovery Fund to boost flexibility innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand

May 26, 2025

Ara Ake is inviting applications from flexibility service providers across New Zealand

New Zealand Cleantech companies making an impact on the world stage

May 16, 2025

Six New Zealand cleantech companies travel to Singapore as part of "Cleantech Trek"

Electrify Queenstown 2025: Community Evening Sessions

May 15, 2025

Join our Senior Energy Innovation Manager Briony Bennett at Electrify Queenstown, talking to electrification and community resilience.

Aspiring Materials wants to decarbonise the world by turning waste rock into economic gold

May 12, 2025

Aspiring Materials is attacking the problem of industrial emissions at its almost literal bedrock