Te Puni Kōkiri and Te Rangiita ki Oruanui hapū have been investigating the potential uses of a portion of the Wairākei geothermal resource.

The hapū holds mana whenua over much of the Wairākei geothermal lands. The hapū is exploring options regarding the Te Mihi portion of the Wairākei geothermal resource from a Contact Energy Limited offer. As a result the hapū has improved its governance and management structures, is moving to secure a strong economic base and has developed a good working relationship with key stakeholders.