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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.

New report reveals 84% of New Zealand’s fossil fuel machines ready for electrification

May 6, 2025

New research has shown over three quarters of the country’s ten million fossil fuel machines could be replaced cost-effectively with electric equivalents right now.

CentrePort announces partner - pilot battery energy storage system

April 9, 2025

CentrePort will partner with Panasonic NZ for its pilot battery energy storage system

Cetogenix on their ‘one to five’ punch which turns waste into profit while producing energy

April 1, 2025

“It's a one-to-five punch: bigger volumes, higher gas yields, lower operating costs, fewer regulatory barriers, and retained nutrient value."

Hydrogen electric flight prepares for lift off in New Zealand

March 26, 2025

A hydrogen-powered aircraft flight in Australasia just took a leap forward, thanks to a new collaboration between Stralis Aircraft, Fabrum and Ara Ake

Launch of a review on Aotearoa New Zealand’s first-ever Community Energy Activator pilot

March 20, 2025

This review captures the key learnings from the Community Energy Activator pilot

Offshore Renewable Energy Forum 2025: Unlocking lasting benefits for Aotearoa

March 14, 2025

Now in its fifth year, the forum will bring together global industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and developers to discuss what is needed to turn this opportunity into reality

A major leap for fusion energy - made in New Zealand

March 12, 2025

Ara Ake is supporting OpenStar with upgrades to their half-tonne doughnut-shaped magnet named Junior

Reflections on the Hillary Innovation Summit

March 10, 2025

Michelle Polgalse, GM Projects Delivery Ara Ake, reflects on the Hillary Innovation Summit, 17-18 February 2025

The Founder Taking on Tesla: Meet Tama Toki of Aotea Energy

February 28, 2025

Aotea Energy embodies the resilience and self-sufficiency of the island it is named after, proving that innovation can come from necessity

Celebrating projects through the Impact Report 2024

December 20, 2024

The Impact Report 2024 showcases the progress we’ve made with our partners in driving solutions aligned with our shared vision of a resilient, sustainable and equitable energy future.

Ara Ake and Caffeine Daily energise New Zealand’s energy innovation future

December 17, 2024

A collaboration between Ara Ake and Caffeine Daily will shine a light on the transformative power of energy innovation.

Community Energy Activator cohort, introduced by Hinerangi Pere – Head of Community Energy Services, Orion

Communities leading the way in energy resilience

December 3, 2024

The first Community Energy Activator programme has come to an end in Christchurch.