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10th - 15th August 2026 | Taupō

Leading the Way with Geothermal

Held in Taupō at the heart of the Taupō Volcanic Zone, New Zealand Geothermal Week brings together industry, iwi, government, investors, researchers, educators and the wider community. Now in it's sixth year, the week has grown into a flagship event on the national and international geothermal calendar, providing a platform to share knowledge, showcase innovation and highlight geothermal's critical role in New Zealand's sustainable future.

The programme spans a full week of panel discussions, workshops, field trips and networking events anchored around the Winter Seminar, hosted by the New Zealand Geothermal Association. New Zealand Geothermal Week is proudly co-hosted by Amplify and the New Zealand Geothermal Association, working together with industry partners to deliver a high-quality event week that showcases the immense potential and innovation within the geothermal industry.

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Event Programme

10th - 15th August 2026 | Taupō

Welcome to New Zealand Geothermal Week

Start New Zealand Geothermal Week by reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new faces, and building relationships across the geothermal sector at the official welcome networking event.

Exploring Opportunities, Challenges and Innovation

A full day of workshops, panel discussions and deep-dive sessions exploring the key issues, opportunities and emerging trends shaping the future of geothermal energy, geoheat and New Zealand's wider energy sector. The day concludes with networking and the WING NZ Awards.

Industry Leaders Breakfast
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11 Aug 2026, 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Sponsored by Cheal, enjoy a thought-provoking breakfast with guest speaker Melissa Vining, whose inspiring story of resilience, advocacy and community leadership has driven meaningful change across New Zealand. Connect with industry and business leaders while gaining fresh perspectives.
Next-Generation Geothermal: Aligning Science, Innovation and System Delivery
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11 Aug 2026, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Hosted by Earth Sciences New Zealand, this session brings together leaders from across industry, science, research and government to explore how New Zealand can position itself to unlock the opportunities presented by advanced geothermal technologies
Pipelines Regulations: Considerations and Case Studies
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11 Aug 2026, 11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Examine the challenges and opportunities of the sector by looking at current regulatory frameworks, specifically the Pipelines Regulations 1999, to set the geothermal industry up to further foster technical innovation.
Geothermal for Industrial and Commercial Gas Users
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11 Aug 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
This workshop explores opportunities for industrial and commercial energy users to utilise geoheat. Gain practical insights into geothermal heat, key considerations for adoption, and whether it could be a viable option for your site.
Te Kanapu - Our National Grid in 2050
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11 Aug 2026, 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm
Explore five future scenarios for Aotearoa New Zealand and what they could mean for the national grid, future generation mix, and opportunities for geothermal development. Discover how today's planning decisions could shape New Zealand's energy system in 2050.
WING NZ Networking & Awards
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11 Aug 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join WING NZ for an evening of networking and celebration as we recognise outstanding people across New Zealand's geothermal sector. Connect with industry colleagues, build new relationships, and celebrate the recipients of the 2026 WING NZ Awards.

Leading the Way with Geothermal

The cornerstone event of New Zealand Geothermal Week brings together industry, researchers, government and iwi to share insights, showcase innovation and discuss the future of geothermal development in New Zealand and beyond.

Learning in Action

Gain practical insights through workshops and field trips that showcase geothermal technology, innovation and real-world applications, before celebrating the week with colleagues at our final networking event.

Emerging Leaders Breakfast
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13 Aug 2026, 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Designed for New Zealand Geothermal Week's Emerging Leaders, this interactive breakfast explores the behaviours, decisions and habits that shape financial wellbeing. Gain practical tools and insights to help build strong financial foundations for the future while connecting with peers.
WING NZ Workshop: Optimising Your Potential - Breaking Habits That Hold You Back
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13 Aug 2026, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Hosted by Women in Geothermal NZ and facilitated by Kirsty Doyle, co-founder of Ara ki te Taumata, this session will help you recognise patterns, build strategies to close the confidence-capability gap, and step into opportunities with greater impact.
Field Trip - Ngā Tamariki Expansion (12pm)
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13 Aug 2026, 11:50 am – 2:00 pm
Hosted by Mercury NZ, this field trip provides a behind-the-scenes look at the recently expanded Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Power Station. Learn about the station's growth, renewable electricity generation, and innovations that are helping reduce emissions from geothermal operations.
Field Trip - Geoheat in Action
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13 Aug 2026, 12:20 pm – 3:00 pm
As low temperature geothermal (geoheat) gets more traction within New Zealand, we take a look at some local examples already using this abundant energy source.
Field Trip - Ngā Tamariki Expansion (2.30pm)
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13 Aug 2026, 2:20 pm – 4:30 pm
Hosted by Mercury NZ, this field trip provides a behind-the-scenes look at the recently expanded Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Power Station. Learn about the station's growth, renewable electricity generation, and innovations that are helping reduce emissions from geothermal operations.
Bowling & Beers
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13 Aug 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Get your team together and join us for the final networking event of New Zealand Geothermal Week. Enjoy an evening of bowling, friendly competition, drinks and nibbles while catching up with colleagues from across the geothermal sector.

Geothermal for the Community

Go behind the scenes at Contact Energy's Tauhara Power Station and discover how geothermal energy is helping power New Zealand's renewable energy future through this popular public open day experience.

Event Co-hosts

New Zealand Geothermal Week is proudly co-hosted by the New Zealand Geothermal Association and Amplify (Taupō's Economic Development Agency). Together, we work closely with industry partners to deliver a high-quality, highly connected event week that creates value for participants while supporting long-term sector and regional outcomes.