Actually most wind turbines can't go ahead because of a lack of govt support and locals being unhappy with the sound and sight of the turbines, which is fair enough but we need a to find a way to solve that, which has been done in Germany already and we're getting there here.

Wave power has not reached here either because again a lack of govt support.

I agree the RMA is screwed - they basically never turn down proposals or check up on people (especially big companies!) that break their agreements for environmental protection eg. Solid Energy. I wish people could protect the environment and consult with their communities without needing legal pressure to do so... perhaps then the RMA could be scrapped.

And nuclear energy... come on mate. Would you have that in your backyard?

Really the best solution is to do like many West Coasters and people in rural areas and NOT WASTE ENERGY like it's some kind of limitless resource. Us folks in the cities need to sort our shit out and we and the govt need to stand up to the oil lobby and build a renewable energy infrastructure for Aotearoa.