THE TURITEA WIND FARM TIMELINE.

Over 15 years ago we started working towards adding wind generation to our portfolio of renewable generation assets. Here are some of the key milestones along the way.

• 2004

  Wind strategy created.

  We develop our wind strategy, looking to the future of renewable electricity

• 2005

  Chosen to build at Turitea.

  Palmerston North City Council selects us to develop a wind farm at Turitea

• 2006

  Wind monitoring begins.

  Wind monitoring equipment is installed on site to assess viability

• 2007

  Engaging with the community.

  We begin to engage with local people, iwi and councils

• 2009

  Board of Inquiry.

  A Government Board of Inquiry considers the consent application

• 2011

  Consent granted.

  The Board of Inquiry grants consent for a 60-turbine wind farm at Turitea

• 2019 – March

  First turbines announced.

  We announce the first 33 turbines to be built on the site

• 2019 – October

  Breaking ground.

  The official ground-breaking ceremony with the Minister of Energy, iwi and local people is held onsite. Construction begins.

• 2019 - November

  Final set of turbines announced.

  We announce a further 27 turbines will be built at Turitea

• Spring/Summer 20/21

  Forecast completion of Transmission line.

• Spring/Summer 20/21

  First electricity generated.

• Summer 20/21

  Forecast completion of northern turbines.

• Winter/Spring 21

  Forecast completion of southern turbines.