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Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm
Mercury NZ · Northland
A 77MW wind farm (12 Vestas V162 turbines, ~221 GWh/yr) being built by Mercury near Dargaville, Northland. First generation is planned for mid-2026, with full output by the end of 2026. Estimated ~$200m (indicative).
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94% · Very likely to proceed
Completion Probability — likelihood this proceeds on roughly its stated timeline.
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Key facts
- Region
- Northland
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Under Construction
- Estimated value
- $200m
- Indicative completion
- 2026
- Funding status
- Fully Funded
- Lead organisation
- Mercury NZ
- Election risk
- Low
Election risk assessment
Commercial renewable investment by Mercury — broadly bipartisan and privately funded.
Government priority alignment
HIGH — New wind generation supporting the renewable-electricity transition.
Chronology
- 2023Mercury confirms the build; turbine supply contracted
- 2025Civil works and turbine erection under way
- 2026First generation mid-year; full output by year end