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The Waikato regional geothermal resource

TR 2012/10
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Report: TR 2012/10

Author: K Luketina

Abstract

The Waikato region contains approximately 70 per cent of the nation’s geothermal resources.  Waikato Regional Council is responsible for sustainable management of the regional geothermal resource. 

This report provides an overview of the nature, extent and condition of the regional geothermal resource, and its current and potential uses.

The Waikato regional geothermal resource [PDF, 450 KB]