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Tax policy welcome contribution, but missed opportunity to tackle wealth inequality

Source: Better Taxes campaign

The Opportunity Party's tax policy is a welcome contribution to the tax debate, but misses the opportunity to tackle wealth inequality and its impact on living standards for ordinary people, says the Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign.

“While it's great to see a genuine attempt to address inequality through their proposed “citizens income”, the decision to promote a land tax rather than to fairly tax all forms of income and wealth leaves major gaps,” says Glenn Barclay, spokesperson for the Better Taxes campaign.

“We applaud their attempt to propose solutions to problems many people are facing in terms of job insecurity and insufficient income. But ultimately, we need to tackle the root causes of increasing inequality and declining living standards.”

“We also need to close the gaps in tax on big corporates and we need to ensure the wealthiest are paying their fair share. We know that the very wealthiest make most of their wealth not from property (including land), but through financial assets (such as shares in companies) and this wealth goes largely untaxed in New Zealand,” says Barclay.

“Just as the Opportunity Party's policy came out, the OECD released their report on NZ's economy, which included recommendations to more comprehensively tax gains from property and shares, and a windfall tax on capital gains from rezoning land. These recommendations highlight the need to take a more comprehensive approach to rebalancing our tax system.”

“Our Tax Policy Statement, sets out a mix of policies that could generate the revenue we need to fund the public services we all rely upon, while ensuring that big corporates and the wealthiest are contributing their fair share to maintaining these services that they depend on too,” says Barclay.

“Fairly taxing all forms of income and wealth is also critical to addressing increasing wealth inequality and supporting a more productive economy that generates jobs and supports good living standards for all.”

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Security – Kiwis warned as foreign QR code scams surge on mobile devices – new data

Source: Impact PR

Thousands of Kiwi mobile phone users are being warned to be vigilant when scanning QR codes as mobile devices rapidly emerge as a new entry point for scams.

New data from Eset, one of Europe’s largest cybersecurity companies, shows almost 200,000 cyber threats were detected across its New Zealand user base in the year to March 2026, or roughly one every three minutes.

Phishing remains the most common threat, but attacks are increasingly being delivered across multiple formats, including emails, documents, PDFs and QR codes, making them harder to detect.

QR code-based scams, known as ‘quishing’, have only emerged at scale locally in the past six months but already account for about one in every 10 cyber attacks over the company’s base of over 250,000 New Zealand users – more than doubling in frequency since March.

Cybersecurity experts say the trend reflects a more sophisticated threat landscape, with attackers testing different approaches and scaling those that are most effective, and that the data is indicative of wider cyberattack patterns occurring across New Zealand.

The surge also coincides with changes to low-value imports, often referred to as the “Temu tax”, which came into effect in recent weeks. The levy applies a $2.54 charge on parcels valued under $1,000 and could lead to more consumers being contacted about additional courier charges once goods arrive in New Zealand.

Experts say the shift is creating a new layer of risk, as consumers who are not used to dealing with post-purchase courier fees may be more likely to engage with unexpected messages or payment requests.

Scott Leman, New Zealand country manager for Eset at Chillisoft, says these scams are engineered to align with normal user behaviour, making them far more difficult to detect and increasing the likelihood of compromise.

He says the timing is significant, with scammers quick to exploit changes in consumer behaviour.

“We’re now seeing a situation where people are receiving legitimate requests for courier payments they may not have expected, and that creates confusion. Attackers can leverage that uncertainty to insert fraudulent messages that look almost identical.

“When someone thinks a payment might be legitimate, they’re far more likely to click a link or scan a QR code without stopping to verify it.

“This is now being reported across New Zealand, from fake NZ Post payment requests to unsolicited parcels containing QR codes designed to prompt interaction, as well as fraudulent codes placed in public settings such as parking meters or shopfronts offering free Wi-Fi.

“These attacks are effective because they mirror routine actions people trust. When a QR code appears in a familiar context, whether it’s paying for parking or tracking a delivery, people are far less likely to question it, which increases the likelihood of compromise.”

Leman says hackers are no longer relying on a single method to breach systems, instead combining multiple approaches to improve their chances of success.

“One of the biggest changes we’re seeing is the shift toward mobile and multi-format attacks, moving away from single-format phishing toward more complex approaches that span email, documents, web and mobile interactions, with QR code scams emerging as a significant new threat.

“Cyber criminals are now combining different formats to get around security controls and reach users more effectively. That might involve an email with a PDF attachment prompting a QR code scan using a mobile device, which then directs users to a fake website.

“Attacks are also increasingly being launched in coordinated waves targeting specific countries, with hackers focusing on one market at a time and sending large volumes of emails, texts or QR code scams in short bursts.

“The inherent risk with this new form of attack is that QR codes are not commonly perceived as a threat, so people tend to scan them without hesitation, often on mobile devices where it is harder to verify links before opening them,” he says.

The research shows April detections were down 25 percent year-on-year, but Leman says the decline risks creating a false sense of security and masks a shift in how cyber criminals are operating.

“A decline in total attack numbers can create complacency, but what we’re actually seeing is a shift in how attacks are delivered and who they are targeting,” he says.

Leman says because the malicious link is embedded within the QR code, it can bypass traditional security filters.

“People should avoid scanning QR codes from unknown sources, be cautious of unexpected messages, and consider using security tools that can scan and block malicious links before they are opened, and avoid entering sensitive information unless they are certain a website is legitimate,” he says.

Notes:

1. Data is based on threats detected across Eset’s New Zealand base of over 250,000 users for the 12 months to April 2026. As this reflects activity within Eset-protected systems only, it should be treated as indicative of broader trends rather than a measure of total cyber attacks across New Zealand.

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University Research – Are Pacific children facing too much heat? – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA)

The impacts of climate change on children in Sāmoa are under the spotlight in a new research project.

The study will examine the effects of heat and humidity on children at five primary and high schools across Sāmoa, says project lead Dr Roannie Ng Shiu, co-director of Te Poutoko Ora A Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health, at the University of Auckland, and Associate Professor at the National University of Sāmoa.

The researchers will measure heat and humidity in classrooms and outdoor spaces in the schools until the end of the school year.

Focus groups will be held with students and teachers to gather insights on children’s health, well-being, mood, and learning, when facing different levels of heat and humidity.

“Climate change is having a significant impact on the Pacific and there are no cooling systems in these schools.

“If we can quantify how much heat and humidity impacts on children, then hopefully we can improve their learning environments, so they can flourish,” Ng Shiu says.

Children aged under 15 make up 19.5 percent of Sāmoa’s population. They are particularly vulnerable to heat stress, as are people aged over 65, she says.

Although the Pacific has been hit particularly hard by climate change, there is currently no data showing how rising temperatures affect the health and well-being of children in the Pacific Islands, says Ng Shiu.

Heat waves are occurring more frequently, with temperatures soaring above 28 degrees Celsius, she says.

Extreme heat can cause everything from impaired cognitive performance to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

“We hear when it gets terribly hot and humid, children tend to become more restless, lack concentration and can be hard to deal with.

“Children are at school at the hottest time of day, so it’s important to understand how that influences their health and their learning.”

In the Pacific, climate change is causing more devastating cyclones and floods, which can leave children anxious and depressed, Ng Shiu says.

“Children should have the right to grow up without having to worry about extreme weather events, which happen all the time now.

“They have the least power to do anything, so we’re passionate about projects that help reduce the impacts of climate change on children.”

Results are expected later this year and will be used to inform regional and school strategies to protect children from extreme heat.

As well as writing academic papers and reports, the researchers will create story books summarising their findings in an accessible format for children.

The study is funded by the International Science Council and led by the National University of Sāmoa. It will be carried out in collaboration with the University of the South Pacific and the University of Sydney’s Heat and Health Research Centre, which has designed interventions to cool schools in hot parts of Northern Australia.

Ng Shiu says the long-term plan is to expand the research to other Pacific countries, including the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Tonga.

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Housing Market – Ownership hold periods at historic highs as property market downturn stretches into fifth year – Cotality

Source: Cotality
New Zealand homeowners are holding properties for near-record periods as the country’s prolonged housing downturn continues to impact the ‘pain and gain’ of resale outcomes.
Cotality NZ’s Pain and Gain Report for the March quarter shows 87.8% of residential properties resold for more than their original purchase price, a figure that’s remained relatively stable since Q3 last year.
Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson said while almost nine of out 10 sellers are still making a gross profit, the figures remain well below the peak of more than 99% recorded in late 2021.
He also noted that profit-making resales had a median hold period of 10 years, matching the longest ownership duration on record.
“Property values have been broadly flat for some time, and the pain and gain figures are reflecting that same gradual downward shift rather than a slump,” Mr Davidson said.
“At the same time, hold periods for profitable resales have stretched to double digits, which may indicate some owners are waiting longer before bringing properties to market.”
The national median resale gain was $285,000 in Q1, down from the late-2021 peak of $440,000 but still above pre-COVID levels. Median resale losses remained relatively contained at $54,000.
Losses increase for short ownership periods
The median hold period for loss-making resales was 4.2 years in Q1, placing the purchase period sometime since property values peaked in early 2022.
Mr Davidson said those purchasers had only experienced softer market conditions and a short hold period significantly raised the chance of a loss.
“Many owners who purchased well before the recent downturn have continued to accumulate equity, particularly the longer they’ve owned, however most won’t be generating a cash windfall as that equity will go into the next property purchase,” he said.
Investors absorb larger share of losses
Investors recorded a higher rate of loss-making resales than owner occupiers in Q1, with 13.7% of investor resales made at a loss, compared with 11.1% for owner occupiers.
“Investors are generally more exposed to apartments and shorter-term market movements, so historically they tend to record losses a little more often than owner-occupiers,” Mr Davidson said.
“Higher mortgage rates, insurance costs and other holding expenses have made yields tighter for some investors, particularly where rental growth has slowed or values haven’t moved much.”
Apartments remain under pressure
Apartments recorded a higher frequency of loss-making resales than standalone houses in Q1, with 41.1% of apartment resales made at a loss compared with 11.3% for houses.
Median resale losses for apartments were also larger at almost $70,000, compared with around $50,000 for standalone houses.
Mr Davidson said the apartment market had experienced weaker capital growth over recent years, while falling house values through the downturn had also improved affordability in some standalone housing markets.
“Apartments generally experienced less of the post-COVID boom than standalone houses, so they’ve had less of a buffer through the downturn,” he said.
“But there’s still little evidence of widespread distressed selling or fire-sale behaviour. A lot of these losses are relatively modest in the context of total property values.”
Widening divide among main centres
Auckland and Wellington had the weakest resale conditions among the main centres in Q1, with both markets showing elevated rates of loss-making sales and the largest median losses nationally.
Almost one in five Auckland resales recorded a loss in Q1 (19.9%), while Wellington followed at 16.7%. Median losses were also highest in Wellington at $86,120 and Auckland at $77,000.
At the same time, both centres continued to generate some of the country’s largest resale gains for longer-term owners, with median profits of $350,000 in Auckland and $345,000 in Wellington.
Mr Davidson said both markets had risen sharply through the boom period and resale outcomes varied significantly depending on when owners purchased.
Christchurch continued to record the most resilient resale performance among the major centres, with only 4.7% of resales made at a loss in Q1 and a comparatively modest median loss of $32,000.
Dunedin recorded the smallest median resale loss nationally at $15,000.
Housing market in holding pattern
Mr Davidson said the resale figures were consistent with a housing market that had been largely flat for an extended period.
“Property values may have edged a little higher in recent months, but the market still looks pretty subdued overall,” he said.
“Sales activity has been soft to start the year, listings remain elevated, and with uncertainty around the Iran conflict still very high and mortgage rates potentially drifting upwards again, it’s difficult to see anything other than another fairly sluggish period for the housing market.”

Notes:
The Pain and Gain Report analyses homes resold during the quarter, comparing the most recent sale price to the previous sale price to determine whether the result was a gross profit (gain) or gross loss (pain).

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Northland News – Quiet leadership and inclusion recognised at national awards

Source: Northland Regional Council

Northland Regional Council staff member Einnee Facey has been named Emerging Inclusion Champion of the Year at the 2026 Diversity Awards NZ, recognising her leadership in advancing workplace inclusion through courage, empathy and action.
The award celebrates early-career practitioners who go beyond their formal roles to champion diverse voices and help create more inclusive and supportive workplaces.
Einnee works in maritime operational support and is based at NRC’s Opua office. She was recognised for her pioneering work in raising awareness and understanding of neurodiversity, helping to create safer and more inclusive environments for people with hidden disabilities.
Drawing on her own lived experience, Einnee has helped open conversations and introduce practical supports to support neurodiversity at council. She has challenged stigma, normalised discussions about invisible disabilities, and contributed to more inclusive ways of thinking and working across the organisation.
Northland Regional Council Chief Executive Jonathan Gibbard congratulated Einnee on her national recognition.
“Einnee’s leadership shows the power of authenticity and quiet courage. By sharing her own experience and advocating for others, she has helped strengthen our culture and create environments where people feel safe, valued and supported,” Mr Gibbard says.
Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion Chief Executive Maretha Smit says:
“Einnee Facey has transformed neurodiversity inclusion at Northland Regional Council, turning lived experience into organisation-wide change. By embedding neurodiversity into wellbeing tools, metrics and day-to-day practice, she has shifted the organisation from low awareness to a more open, inclusive and supportive environment for neurodivergent staff.”
Northland Regional Council Chair Pita Tipene said he was proud to see Einnee’s mahi recognised on a national stage.
“Einnee has been at the forefront of making this organisation a place where everyone is supported to be their best. We’re a stronger and better performing team thanks to her insights, experiences, and leadership.”
At this year’s Diversity Awards NZ, Northland Regional Council was also a finalist in two other categories, reflecting the breadth of inclusion work underway across the organisation. Council was named a finalist for the Organisation Award: Inclusive Workplace, and Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere – Strategic Partnerships and Engagement, was a finalist for the Individual Award: Inclusive Leader of the Year.
Through a range of practical initiatives, Northland Regional Council is working to ensure inclusion is part of daily reality – from embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into organisational strategy and leadership development, to improving data and insight, offering flexible working options, uplifting manager capability, and supporting neuroinclusive and culturally responsive workplace practices.
Einnee says “As someone with lived experience of neurodiversity, I started this work to help raise awareness and make navigating the workplace easier for everyone. I’m pleased to see the progress we’ve made together at council and look forward to continuing this journey.”
The Diversity Awards NZ, delivered by Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion, celebrate individuals, teams and organisations who are making a meaningful difference in workplace inclusion across Aotearoa.
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Tertiary Sector – University staff need secure work and pay to meet the cost-of-living crisis – TEU

Source: Tertiary Education Union

As university staff at six of Aotearoa New Zealand’s eight universities initiate collective bargaining, the Te Hautū Kahurangi | Tertiary Education Union (TEU) says that members are asking for secure jobs and pay increases that allow members’ standard of living to improve.
Bargaining has been initiated at the University of Waikato, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Canterbury, and the University of Otago. The University of Auckland will be initiating bargaining in July.
Dadon Rowell, a librarian at Waikato University says that members are calling for investment in the people that train and support students.
“We’re asking for pay increases that do not get eaten up by the surging cost of living that everyone’s struggling with right now.”
Ms Rowell said that too many members are on casual and fixed-term agreements, with many of these staff members performing critical roles across universities. 
“We’ve got hundreds of members on short-term agreements across the country re-employed year after year that are a core part of our workforce. Our collective agreement negotiations are the way we can make real improvements in the lives of our most vulnerable staff. If the role is ongoing, it should be permanent”.
Te Awatea Ward, a Māori student support kaimahi at Massey University, says that the insecurity experienced by some staff was shocking.
“It’s beyond belief that we have people paid less than a Living Wage, people who are critical to keeping our universities going, being hired on fixed term agreements or casually. We want to uplift the mana of our people, so they’re able to do things that people who have job security can do like get a mortgage and support their families.
“Vice-Chancellors must choose to value the staff.”
Ms Ward says that student demand for places was high across most universities. The government indicated earlier this year that it would not fund institutions for greater than forecast student numbers. 
 “The government has chosen to underfund student numbers – this affects all staff who support and teach students in every campus. It makes sense to properly invest in well-trained doctors, teachers and civil engineers, it makes sense to invest in quality public tertiary education because a thriving university sits at the heart of a thriving, democratic society.”
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Appointments – Well-regarded Māori broadcaster Dr Te Anga Nathan joins Te Mātāwai Board

Source: Te Mātāwai

 

Te Mātāwai Co-Chairs Brenda Soutar and Mātai Smith are pleased to welcome Dr Te Anga Nathan (Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Porou, Waikato) to the Te Mātāwai Board as the new Māori media sector representative.

 

Dr Nathan is widely respected for his longstanding contribution to Māori broadcasting and communications, bringing more than 30 years’ experience across Māori media, strategic communications and reo Māori development.  His leadership across organisations including Whakaata Māori and Te Māngai Pāho has helped strengthen the visibility of te reo Māori throughout Aotearoa.

 

Brenda says Dr Nathan brings experience, insight and commitment to the ongoing revitalisation of te reo Māori through Māori media.

 

“One of the enduring strengths Te Anga has brought is his dedication to ensuring te reo Māori remains a living language across our media platforms.  His experience and leadership will help strengthen the connection between Māori media, investment decisions, and the aspirations of our iwi and communities for te reo Māori,” she says.

 

Dr Nathan will represent Te Ao Pāpāho within Te Kāhui o Te Reo Tukutuku, supporting the voices and perspectives of Māori broadcasting and screen practitioners through Ngā Aho Whakaari and Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori.

 

“This role carries responsibility to the people and organisations who have worked tirelessly to keep te reo Māori strong across our media platforms. I see this appointment as an opportunity to support that collective mahi, ensuring our voices are heard and that te reo Māori continues to move naturally through generations, communities and everyday life,” he says.

 

Notes

 

 

Pānui pāpāho – 13 Mei 2026 

Piki mai te maruwehi o te ao pāpāhō Māori, a Tākuta Te Anga Nathan, ki te Poari o Te Mātāwai

 

Tēnei te reo rāhiri a ngā hoa-toihau o Te Mātāwai, a Brenda Soutar rāua ko Mātai Smith ki a Tākuta Te Anga Nathan (o Te Aupōuri, o Ngāti Porou, o Waikato) hei kaiwhakarite mō te arapāho Māori ki te Pōari o Te Mātāwai.

 

Kauanuanutia ana ia mō ōna kawenga tautini ki ngā mahi pāpāho Māori, e tō mai ana i ngā wheako pāpāho Māori, rautaki whakawhiti whakaaro me ngā whanaketanga reo Māori i roto ngā tau 30, neke atu. Huihui ēnei wheako katoa, nā ōna mahi hautū i a Whakaata Māori me Te Māngai Pāho hoki, kua pakari te rongo i te reo Māori e horapa ana i Aotearoa.

Hei tā te hoa-toihau, a Brenda, e tō mai ana a Tākuta Nathan i ngā wheako, i ngā mōhiotanga me te manawanui mō te oranga tonutanga o te whakahaumanutanga o te reo Māori mā ngā arapāho Māori.

 

“Ko tētahi o ngā kaha taimau ka heri mai e Te Anga ko tōna manawa rahi ki te whakapūmau i te reo Māori hei reo kōrero ki ngā pae arapāho katoa. Ko ōna wheako me ōna pūkenga hautū ka whanake ai, ka pakari ai hoki te hononga ki waenganui i ngā arapāho Māori, ngā whakatau haumitanga, me ngā wawata a ngā iwi me ngā hapori mō te reo Māori,” tāna kōrero.

 

Ko Tākuta Nathan te māngai o Te Ao Pāpāho ki waenganui i te kāhui o Te Reo Tukutuku, ki reira taunaki i ngā reo me ngā tirohanga o ngā kaiwhakapāho Māori me ngā kaiwhakarite mata hoki mā Ngā Aho Whakaari me Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori.

 

“He kawenga nui tēnei tūranga ki ngā tāngata me ngā rōpū e whakapau kaha ana ki te whakapūmau i te kaha o te reo Māori ki ngā pae arapāho. E matapae ana ahau he tika tēnei whakaritenga ki te tautoko i ngā mahi kiritopu, e rongo ai ngā whakaaro, waihoki e rere noa ai te reo ki ngā reanga, ki ngā hapori, ka mutu te reo o ia rā,” tāna kōrero.

 

-KA MUTU-

 

He pānui ki te ringa takatā:

  • Whakaahua 1: Ko te mema hou o te Poari o Te Mātāwai, ko Te Anga Nathan, ko ia te māngai o te ao pāpāho ki waenganui i te kāhui o Te Reo Tukutuku.
  • E whai ana Te Mātāwai ki te hanga tikanga ka whakaāhei i te whānau, te hapū, te iwi me ngā hapori ki te mahi i tā rātou e whakapono ana me mahi e āta whakahokia ai te reo Māori hei reo ūkaipō mō te kāinga. Pānuitia i konei: Kainga | Te Mātāwai: https://tematawai.maori.nz/
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Fire and Emergency reinforces public safety messages and updates on emergency response arrangements

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding the public to take care during a strike by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) from 4.30 to 5.30pm on Wednesday 13 May. 
“I want to reassure the public that all 111 calls will be received and responded to during the strike period,” Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says. 
“It is important to remember that response times may be delayed in impacted areas as volunteer crews have to respond from the next closest location.  
“During this period on Wednesday, due to staffing impacts, Police will receive 111 fire calls on Fire and Emergency’s behalf under agreed call-taking and transfer protocols. Fire and Emergency staff will continue to triage and dispatch trucks and crews to incidents.
“As we have done during previous strike periods, Fire and Emergency will prioritise emergencies and may not attend less serious incidents, such as private fire alarms where there is no sign of fire, small rubbish fires, traffic-management assistance, and animal rescues.”
In addition, Fire and Emergency has established a process with Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance for responding to medical events in impacted areas. 
“Our advice remains the same. If there is a fire, evacuate early, get out, stay out, then call 111,” Megan Stiffler says. 
“The need for additional contingency arrangements today reinforces the disruption caused by the ongoing strike action. 
“We remain focused on achieving a fair and sustainable settlement with the NZPFU so we can continue working to keep communities safe and urge the NZPFU to lift strike action while engagement between the parties continues.”
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Energy Sector – New project to explore whether Taranaki’s old petroleum wells could heat its energy future

Source: Ara Ake

Ara Ake, New Zealand's energy innovation centre, is leading and funding a project exploring whether hundreds of suspended and shut-in petroleum wells in the Taranaki region could be repurposed as practical, cost-effective and low-emission heat sources for industry, buildings and communities, before they are permanently abandoned.
“Industrial heat users need reliable, affordable alternatives to oil, gas and coal, and geoheat is uniquely placed to help deliver that. We don't yet know if developing geoheat using Taranaki's petroleum wells, rather than drilling new ones is commercially viable, but finding that out is exactly what Ara Ake exists to do, for Taranaki and for New Zealand,” says Sophie Braggins, Ara Ake Chief Executive.
The geothermal resource being explored is called geoheat, and is less than 120°C. This type of heat is best suited for direct heating (or less commonly, cooling) uses such as industrial process heat, space heating for factories and buildings, district heating schemes, horticulture and swimming pools.
Project lead Evelien Wallace says six decades of petroleum development is beneficial to the project.
“Drilling a new geothermal well is typically the largest single cost in any geoheat project, and the biggest technical risk is being unsure of the heat and water flow underground. Repurposing wells that are already in the ground, and drawing on data that has already been collected, significantly reduces both the cost and risk of development,” says Evelien Wallace, Ara Ake Senior Energy Innovation Manager.
“The real innovation here is in how we think about legacy assets. Just as bioenergy has reframed waste as a resource, we need to reframe legacy infrastructure the same way, and ask if it can contribute to a greener, more sustainable energy future.”
Other countries such as the United States, India and across Europe are also grappling with the future of their petroleum structure, and this project is working alongside a growing international body of work.
Ara Ake commissioned a scoping study and baseline review of relevant literature and international projects, which were recently completed by Earth Science NZ and GeoExchange and technical expert GLS Consulting.
“We are working with key stakeholders and experts to decide which opportunities we want to progress further. Developing bespoke work programmes for these opportunities will help us unpack the value they may provide, as well as what roadblocks there may be, and if these can and should be overcome,” says Evelien. “No matter what we find with this project, we believe Taranaki will be better placed to develop geoheat regionally, based on the legacy of our petroleum past.”
Find out more about the Taranaki Geoheat Discovery Challenge here: https://www.araake.co.nz/project/taranaki-geoheat-discovery-challenge
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Ready-mixed concrete: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release