Rakiura's new 2 megawatt solar farm and a 4 megawatt battery, as well as upgrades to the electricity supply network.
Mayor Scott said: “Stewart Island is a big jewel in New Zealand's crown, and electricity prices at 85 cents have got to the point where it is impacting the small resilient community that lives there. This announcement is huge and will have a significantly positive impact, not just on the island but for New Zealand.
Helping to reduce the reliance on diesel generated power and provide increased energy security.
Working with arborists from Asplundh to check trees for the presence of long-tailed bats prior to felling. Utilising acoustics and arborist-assisted endoscope surveys, trees were checked for bats to ensure none were present before they could be felled.
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