Fast-track renewable energy project green-lit

Info: Fast-track team offline 25 December 2025 to 4 January 2026
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Genesis Energy Limited lodged an application in April 2025 to continue operating and maintaining the Tekapo power scheme, which includes Tekapo A and B power stations and substations, and the canal system.

“Genesis Energy initially applied for a standard RMA resource consent in July 2023. A year into the process, Genesis indicated that further delays were likely due to the council hearing process and the potential for appeals. Genesis then applied for fast-track on April 2025, with the process taking just 80 days once a panel was appointed,” Mr Bishop says.

The decision | Tekapo Power Scheme – Applications for Replacement Resource Consents