Whakatakoto te tūāpapa | Laying the foundation

At Contact Energy, our purpose is clear, to improve the wellbeing of Aotearoa through smarter, cleaner energy. We are proudly Kiwi, deeply connected to the communities we serve, and committed to leading New Zealand’s decarbonisation journey. Our Renewable Growth team is delivering an ambitious pipeline of major infrastructure projects across geothermal, wind, solar and battery storage, all designed to create long‑term value for generations to come.

A key part of this journey is Tauhara 2, our next major geothermal development near Taupō. Building on decades of geothermal expertise, Tauhara 2 represents an exciting opportunity to deliver a future‑focused, renewable power station while working closely with iwi, hapū and local communities. It’s a proj...