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10th - 15th August 2026 | Taupō

 

Co-hosted by New Zealand Geothermal Association and Amplify

  • MB Century Networking Evening
    MB Century Networking Evening
    Mon, 10 Aug
    CornerStone Taphouse Taupō
    Great energy, great people. Hosted by MB Century, this welcome networking event marks the start of New Zealand Geothermal Week, bringing together industry leaders, emerging talent and international guests to connect and catch up with colleagues.
  • Industry Leaders Breakfast
    Industry Leaders Breakfast
    Tue, 11 Aug
    Lionel's
    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
    Next-Generation Geothermal: Aligning Science, Innovation and System Delivery
    Tue, 11 Aug
    Great Lake Centre Taupo
    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
    Pipelines Regulations: Considerations and Case Studies
    Tue, 11 Aug
    Great Lake Centre
    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
    Geothermal for Industrial and Commercial Gas Users
    Tue, 11 Aug
    Great Lake Centre
    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
    Te Kanapu - Our National Grid in 2050
    Tue, 11 Aug
    Great Lake Centre
    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
    WING NZ Networking & Awards
    Tue, 11 Aug
    Finns Bistro & Beer Garden
    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.
  • NZGA Winter Seminar & Dinner 2026
    NZGA Winter Seminar & Dinner 2026
    Wed, 12 Aug
    Great Lake Centre
    Join us for the flagship event of New Zealand Geothermal Week as we explore the theme "Leading the Way with Geothermal". Hear from industry leaders and experts as they discuss innovation, investment, workforce development, Māori leadership and the future growth of New Zealand's geothermal sector.
  • Emerging Leaders Breakfast
    Emerging Leaders Breakfast
    Thu, 13 Aug
    Lake Taupō Yacht Club
    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
    WING NZ Workshop: Optimising Your Potential - Breaking Habits That Hold You Back
    Thu, 13 Aug
    Lake Taupo Yacht Club
    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)
    Field Trip - Ngā Tamariki Expansion (12pm)
    Thu, 13 Aug
    Taupō Visitor Centre (i-SITE) Bus Stop
    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
    Field Trip - Geoheat in Action
    Thu, 13 Aug
    Taupō Visitor Centre (i-SITE) Bus Stop
    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)
    Field Trip - Ngā Tamariki Expansion (2.30pm)
    Thu, 13 Aug
    Taupō Visitor Centre (i-SITE) Bus Stop
    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
    Bowling & Beers
    Thu, 13 Aug
    The Landing Lake Taupō
    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.
  • Contact Energy Public Open Day
    Contact Energy Public Open Day
    Sat, 15 Aug
    Taupō Visitor Centre
    Step inside Contact Energy's Tauhara Power Station and learn how geothermal energy is helping power more than 220,000 New Zealand homes. This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to visit one of the country's newest geothermal power stations.

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