AWARDS FINALIST: Meridian – Harapaki wind farm
1 Jul 2024Meridian Energy's Harapaki wind farm project in Hawke's Bay stands as a shining example of social procurement in New Zealand's renewable energy sector. Scheduled for completion in late July, the project's aim was to be the most sustainable wind farm in Aotearoa - including social, environmental, cultural, and economic aspects. It not only achieved this, it also significantly benefitted local communities, employees, and the environment through its innovative practices. Sustainability management plan, KPIs
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AWARDS FINALIST: Counties Energy – Second-life EV batteries
27 Jun 2024In a first for New Zealand, Counties Energy combined innovative thinking with a second-life use for electric vehicle (EV) batteries to change the way electricity capacity is provided. This new approach not only enhances flexibility and timeliness, it also reduces costs, is cleaner, and provides a more secure energy supply for customers.
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AWARDS FINALIST: HWR Hydrogen – Dual-fuel trucks
25 Jun 2024The HW Richardson Group is revolutionising New Zealand's heavy transport sector through its innovative hydrogen initiative. The company's dual-fuel programme, integrating hydrogen with existing diesel engines, significantly reduces carbon emissions while protecting the value of existing assets, and provides a pathway for the heavy transport industry to transition towards cleaner energy without the risk of stranded assets. HWR Hydrogen is focusing on both the supply of, and the demand for, hydrogen.
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Energy Excellence Awards 2024 finalists named
17 Jun 2024Finalists have been chosen for the 14th New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards. Entries for 2024 reflected the sector's priorities for renewable energy development, purpose-led activity, decarbonisation, and ESG. Judging chair for 2024, Harsharan Singh - operations manager, energy networks & renewables, Ventia - commented on the amazing talent and innovative approaches highlighted in this year's submissions.
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Have you got your tickets yet?
31 May 2024Awards night is only 12.5 weeks away (Wed 28 August). Join us at the Cordis, Auckland to celebrate the excellent projects and people in the energy sector. Purchase your table of 10 or individual tickets here: https://www.energyawards.co.nz/tickets We will announce the award finalists on 18 June - all the best to everyone with an entry in the mix.
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Accommodation reminder
23 May 2024We are now only 14 weeks away from the 14th New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards, and our judges are working hard to review this year's entries. While they do that, we want to remind you to book your tables and take advantage of our special rates at the Cordis, Auckland. Enjoy a 5-star experience at the Cordis with its Signature Dream beds and thoughtfully designed interiors across 640 stylish hotel rooms and suites.
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Be in to WIN - Complete the Workplace Well-being Survey 2024 powered by nib Insurance and the EMA
13 May 2024Well-being Award sponsor nib Insurance have launched their next edition of the Workplace Well-being survey to find out your well-being challenges and achievements in the workplace - and how that's impacted engagement, staff retention, and productivity. With these insights, they hope to discover what needs to improve, be implemented, and changed to help you support the well-being of your people and create thriving workplaces.
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Entries now closed
10 May 2024Entries are now closed for the 2024 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards. Thank you for submitting your applications. The judges are looking forward to reading all about the positive mahi being done in the energy sector. Finalists will be announced on Tuesday 18 June on Energy News. Book your ticket today. We look forward to celebrating together on 28 August at the Cordis in Auckland.
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Entries close in one week
1 May 2024Award entries close in one week - don't delay, complete your entry and send it in before 5.00pm Wednesday 8 May 2024 via email to energyawards@freemanmedia.co.nz
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Entries close in two weeks
24 Apr 2024This year marks the 14th New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards, and we want to hear about your amazing people, projects, and performance. Don't miss your opportunity to showcase excellence and achievement across the energy sector by entering the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards - entry forms are available here.
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