New Zealand uses mostly water, a recurring source. Some electricity is also produced from thermal energy and non-renewable sources of natural gas, coal and oil. New Zealand does not produce electricity from primary sources such as thermonuclear reaction and nuclear fission. New Zealand is home to many fast moving rivers containing vast amounts of energy. This energy is in the form of moving water, energy that is held in dams and converted to electricity by controlling the water's movement through large turbines.
Power is delivered nationwide on a cable system known as the national grid.
Power companies can then purchase power from the national grid and successfully deliver it to their customers. Using other Forms of Energy Other forms of energy used in New Zealand include thermal energy and natural gas. Numerous power plants using thermal energy, natural gas, oil and coal are also owned by the government and power is delivered via the national grid. Other organisations, private businesses and power companies may also own power plants that generate electricity for their own use. Most power sockets accept only three-pin, flat plugs.