Introduction

Objectives (Objects) of AWATEA

AWATEA was established in April 2006 to advocate for, assist and accelerate the development of the marine energy industry. It will act as an industry association with the following mission:

AWATEA is the national association for the representation of industry and research interests in marine energy and its uses. AWATEA has the following objectives (Objects) to:

• Promote the marine energy industry in New Zealand, including research, energy generation, marine fabrication and marine services
• Increase recognition and utilization of marine energy as another energy source in New Zealand's supply portfolio
• Act as a centre for advocacy of marine energy, including lobbying, drawing up submissions to Government and representing the views of the marine energy industry
• Become an exchange for information about the marine energy sector, to provide and publish statistics and informed commentary on issues affecting the uptake of marine energy in New Zealand
• Be a meeting place for marine energy industry participants
• Represent the New Zealand marine energy industry to national bodies, including Government agencies, non-governmental organizations and other industry bodies and liaise with other international bodies,

RULES of the Association

It is a condition of membership that all applicants agree to support the Objects and comply with the Rules of the Association. Copies of the Rules are available below or can be inspected on the Companies Offices website (www.companies.govt.nz).