title: Note on the pumped storage potential of the Onslow-Manorburn depression, New Zealand

authors: Bardsley, W. Earl

subjects: Onslow-Manorburn depression

abstract: The Onslow-Manorburn depression in the South Island of New Zealand has possibility for development as the upper reservoir of the world's largest pumped storage scheme, as measured by an energy storage capacity of 10,200 GWh of realisable potential energy. This would more than triple the total national hydro-power energy storage capacity. It is envisaged that the scheme could either operate on a seasonal cycle or act as a passive energy reserve to buffer existing hydro-power capacity against the effect of dry years.

text: Note on the pumped storage potential of the Onslow-Manorburn depression, New Zealand The Onslow-Manorburn depression in the South Island of New Zealand has possibility for development as the upper reservoir of the world's largest pumped storage scheme, as measured by an energy storage capacity of 10,200 GWh of realisable potential energy. This would more than triple the total national hydro-power energy storage capacity. It is envisaged that the scheme could either operate on a seasonal cycle or act as a passive energy reserve to buffer existing hydro-power capacity against the effect of dry years.

year: 2005

title: Hēmi Whaanga nterviews Eci Nabalarua

authors: Whaanga, Hēmi

subjects: Development studies

abstract: Eci Nabalarua arrived from Fiji early in 2001 to take up a position at the University of Waikato. She quickly made such a positive impression on staff and students that Hemi Whaanga, Assistant Production Editor, decided to interview her to see whether he could discover the secret of her success. His conclusion: She genuinely likes people and really believes in what she’s doing.

text: Hēmi Whaanga nterviews Eci Nabalarua Eci Nabalarua arrived from Fiji early in 2001 to take up a position at the University of Waikato. She quickly made such a positive impression on staff and students that Hemi Whaanga, Assistant Production Editor, decided to interview her to see whether he could discover the secret of her success. His conclusion: She genuinely likes people and really believes in what she’s doing.

year: 2002-02

title: Geothermal energy, decarbonisation and the just transition: developments in governance and regulation

authors: Parson, Phoebe

abstract: This review article pursues this special issue’s theme of renewable energy and just transition into the field of geothermal energy, an energy source which has a special role in Aotearoa New Zealand, and which raises clear questions of justice in the energy transition. It evaluates the track record, and examines the legal, regulatory and institutional challenges and opportunities for a just transition for geothermal in New Zealand. It particularly considers the role of Māori, and the challenges presented by emerging technological change. It considers the problems of renewability and sustainability that are special to geothermal resources. It evaluates the just transition issues that have particularly affected Māori landowners and holders of mana whenua. It finds that what constitutes a just transition must be seen against a longer historical time frame than many observers might assume. It shows that the distinctive regulatory framework for geothermal has been considerably affected by addressing these problems but may need to adapt further in the future. It considers the technical features that have shaped geothermal regulation and are likely to shape it in the future as new technological options emerge.

text: Geothermal energy, decarbonisation and the just transition: developments in governance and regulation This review article pursues this special issue’s theme of renewable energy and just transition into the field of geothermal energy, an energy source which has a special role in Aotearoa New Zealand, and which raises clear questions of justice in the energy transition. It evaluates the track record, and examines the legal, regulatory and institutional challenges and opportunities for a just transition for geothermal in New Zealand. It particularly considers the role of Māori, and the challenges presented by emerging technological change. It considers the problems of renewability and sustainability that are special to geothermal resources. It evaluates the just transition issues that have particularly affected Māori landowners and holders of mana whenua. It finds that what constitutes a just transition must be seen against a longer historical time frame than many observers might assume. It shows that the distinctive regulatory framework for geothermal has been considerably affected by addressing these problems but may need to adapt further in the future. It considers the technical features that have shaped geothermal regulation and are likely to shape it in the future as new technological options emerge.

year: 2025