1. Bay of Plenty Regional Council 2018 ‘Highlights’ Penny Doorman (Geothermal Programme Leader)

2. Maori Engagement for Rotorua System Management Plan underway

3. Rotorua System Heat Flow Survey Completed

4. Methodology to assess and identify ‘significant’ geothermal surface feature confirmed

5. Rotorua Flow Testing Trials Completed
Organisational oversight
Multidisciplinary project teams
Cross council management group

6. Well maintenance audits and compliance completed for all consented wells in Rotorua

7. Kawerau System Management Plan Approved Consents exercised for Te Ahi O Māui

8. Tauranga Geothermal Reservoir Model completed and peer reviewed

9. Bay of Connections Getting in front of markets (conferences, media), Central Govt engagement, provincial growth fund applications GeoHeat Strategy and Action Plan
Bay of Connections is the regional growth strategy for the wider Bay of Plenty, with a vision of creating a prosperous region supported by sustainable sectors.
Energy Bay of Connections geothermal business development lead, Andy Blair

10. Priorities for 2019?
Ongoing community engagement, modelling and drafting of Rotorua System Management Plan
Confirmation of modelling approach for Tauranga
Matauranga Māori monitoring plan
Improved modelling/monitoring for Tikitere/Rotokawa
Roll out of flow testing approach across Rotorua
Confirm ‘significant features’ in consultation with landowners
MT surveys with GNS