Contact Energy scales back plan to lower Lake Hāwea levels

Thursday 16 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 16 Oct 2025, 2:43pm

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Contact Energy has revised a proposal to take more water from Lake Hāwea near Wānaka. The company originally sought fast track consent to lower the lake's minimum operating level from 338 to 336 metres to boost renewable energy generation.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 16 Oct 2025, 1:07pm

   Controversial plan to lower Lake Hāwea scaled back (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via RNZThu 16 Oct 2025, 2:43pm

   Contact Energy scales back controversial Lake Hāwea plan (opens in new tab)

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