OTHER RELEVANT NATIONAL ACTIVITIES
AWATEA – AOTEAROA (NEW ZEALAND)
Wave and Tidal Energy Association (www.awatea.org.nz) is relatively active for the size of the local industry. It was established in April 2006 to advocate for, assist and accelerate the development of the marine energy industry. It acts as an industry association with the following mission: “AWATEA will promote, aid and foster a vibrant and viable marine energy industry in New Zealand”. The association has the following objectives:
AWATEA produced a white paper in early 2014 laying out some ideas for future development: http://www.awatea.org.nz/information/white-paper/
SUSTAINABLE SEAS – A NEW GOVERNMENT FUNDING INITIATIVE
The aim of the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge is to enhance use of New Zealand’s vast marine resources, while ensuring that our marine environment is understood, cared for, and used wisely for the benefit of all, now and in the future.
This requires a new way of managing the many uses of our marine resources that combines the aspirations and experience of Māori, communities, and industry with the evidence of scientific research to transform New Zealand into a world leader in sustainable marine economic development.
More info can be fund at www.sustainableseaschallenge.co.nz/