Consultation 1: Imagining Aotearoa in 2050

Our first consultation looked at what Aotearoa will look in 2050 – our economy, our population, how we’ll live, work and play – so that we can understand the kind of electricity infrastructure we’re going to need to support that future. 

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Aotearoa in 2050

How will we be living in 2050? What will our biggest exports be? Where will energy be generated? Where will we use it most? 

Transpower needs to understand how Aotearoa might look in 2050 so we have time to plan and build the national electricity grid needed to help deliver that future. 

We’re using the information we gathered to build and publish a grid blueprint for the future, to guide Transpower’s investments in the national electricity grid and the way we manage the electricity system. The grid blueprint will also support industry and those in the energy sector with their long-term planning. 

Consultation documents

Te Kanapu Consultation 1 

Te Kanapu online survey

While this consultation period has officially ended, our online survey is still open. You are welcome to complete the survey to share your views and thoughts. The feedback we continue to receive will be incorporated into further Te Kanapu consultations.  

Summary of survey responses

Te Kanapu Consultation 1: Summary of survey responses

More than 100 people, primarily from industry and the energy sector, responded to our first consultation within the consultation period. Here is a summary of the responses we received.

We’ll continue to seek feedback throughout our series of Te Kanapu consultations. These are part of the programme of work to collaborate with others as we explore and refine our understanding of Aotearoa's energy future.