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Geothermal systems occur in many parts of New Zealand. High temperature geothermal fields are principally located in the Taupō Volcanic Zone, with another high temperature field at Ngawha in Northland. Moderate to low and very low temperature systems are more widely scattered.
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New Zealand's high-temperature geothermal fields are mostly concentrated around the Taupō Volcanic Zone (which also has most of the currently operating generation capacity), [6] in the central North Island, with another major field at Ngawha Springs in Northland.
Located in a geologically active region, New Zealand has numerous geothermal features, including volcanoes, hot springs, geysers and volcanic lakes. Many of these features cluster together geographically, notably throughout the central North Island's Taupō Volcanic Zone.
New Zealand’s location on an active plate boundary (between the Indo-Australian and Pacific Plates) has resulted in numerous geothermal systems and a world-class geothermal energy resource. The characteristics of geothermal systems vary widely.
The main area of geothermal activity at Waiotapu Geothermal Field is part of a scenic reserve and is legally protected. It is New Zealand’s most colourful thermal area. Natural features. Waiotapu is the most colourful thermal area in New Zealand. It has five known geysers, hot springs, mud pools, fumaroles, craters, and steaming ground.
New Zealand has a large supply of geothermal energy, particularly across a wide strip in the central North Island known as the Taupō Volcanic Zone (TVZ). The TVZ is one of the most volcanically-active areas in the world.
New Zealand has an abundant supply of geothermal energy because we are located on the boundary between two tectonic plates. The crust is thin along this rift and supports at least 23 distinct geothermal plumes or fields. Of these fields, eight currently generate electricity or supply direct users.