New Zealand Hydro Electric Power

In the 1950s New Zealand's population grew rapidly and demand for electricity was increasing. The decision was made to start the Tongariro Power Scheme to meet this demand. The scheme created 3 power stations; Tokannu, Rangipo and Mangaio. Together they make up 3.5% of New Zealand's total annual electricity.

[eltonblackley]

Worked on the scheme during the construction before crossing over to be a operator at the Tokannu PS

[waterbourne]

Very cool project, especially underground Rangipo.

[andreasbimba]

The scheme should never have been privatised and will need to be purchased back by the government with fair compensation paid to the current owners, so that an optimised and consolidated electricity generation, distribution system utilising 100% renewable power can be built for all of Aoteroa/New Zealand.

[trentreynold]

Don't you think its about time new Zealand was provided free power these structures must be paid off by now