Waikato Branch Technical Event - Tour of Huntly Power Station
Join the Waikato Branch on Wednesday 28th May 2025 for their next technical event - A Tour of the Huntly (Genesis) Power Station!
By capacity, Huntly is Aotearoa’s largest power station (1200MW). It is located close to major population centres, has reliable access to cooling water, coal and gas resources, and benefits from limited transmission constraints.
The iconic, orange-tipped power station has been producing energy for New Zealand for more than 40 years.
Huntly is critical to the country’s energy security providing back-up for when the wind's not blowing, and the rain isn't falling, and will play an interesting role in the future as we move to a low carbon future.
SITE TOUR: Please note this is a 3hr event. Attendees will need to be on time for the start, and present for the entire 3 hours due to Health & Safety requirements.
When: Wednesday 28th May 2025
12.45pm - 4.00pm
12.45pm Assembly
1.00pm Health & Safety Briefing/PPE Gear/Introduction
1.30pm - 4.00pm Tour
Where: Huntly Power Station
Te Ohaki Rd
Huntly 3771
Cost: FREE Event for Members
$25.00 (INC GST) Non-Members
Includes refreshments afterwards
Health & Safety Requirements
Health & Safety Briefing at 1pm is compulsory. Failure to attend the briefing will result in your exclusion from the event. Late comers will not be permitted to join the tour.
Reasonable fitness Required - This is a walking tour (2 - 3 hours) and is not suited to individuals with injuries, or disabilities that may compromise their health & safety.
Heights
Please note that at times during the tour you may come across some grating flooring, or you can be 2-3 levels high so if there is anyone afraid of heights, they can assess this at the time and see how they go.
Clothing
- Comfy covered shoes – please no open toes or heels
- Long sleeve pants & shirts.
- Warm clothing suitable for the days conditions
- Long hair tied up
- PPE gear will be provided
Note this is an 18 years + event. No Children permitted.
