Ngāti Tūwharetoa Trust proposes geothermal baths with silica terraces in Kawerau

Friday 27 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 27 Jun 2025, 10:24am

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The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Bay of Plenty Settlement Trust has proposed creating geothermal hot baths in Kawerau. The plan includes using prefabricated silica sinter terraces to mimic natural formations, similar to those found near Taupō.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 27 Jun 2025, 8:58am

   Ngāti Tūwharetoa plans geothermal baths with silica terraces in Kawerau (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 27 Jun 2025, 10:24am

   New silica terraces could grace Kawerau (opens in new tab)