Welcome to the Aotearoa Wave and Tidal Energy Association

29 July 2010
Government funding support for wave power on Chatham Island
The Government’s $2,165,000 grant for harnessing the power of the sea to produce electricity on Chatham Island is great news for the 650 residents on the island, says Garry Venus of Chatham Island Marine Energy Limited.

Media release: 29 July 2010

29 July 2010
Chatham Islands wave project receives backing
A project to harness wave energy on the Chatham Islands has been awarded funding under the government's Marine Energy Deployment Fund, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.

Media release: 29 July 2010

29 July 2010
Marine Energy Industry Milestone
The Aotearoa Wave & Tidal Association, umbrella organisation for the emerging marine energy industry, says the Chatham Island decision is a development milestone.

Media release: 29 July 2010

 

Membership

Membership of AWATEA is open to all but especially for marine device developers, project developers and other energy and/or marine industry participants. Overseas members are welcome.

AWATEA is also a Maori word meaning 'new dawn' or 'new beginning'. An appropriate name for a new energy source that will play an increasing role in the 21st Century meeting New Zealand´s energy needs and contributing to a secure, competitive and resilient economy.