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Electricity consumption in New Zealand, 1947–2002

Electricity consumption in New Zealand, 1947–2002

Electricity consumption has risen steadily since the 1960s, increasing by about 5,000 gigawatt hours every six years.

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Source: New Zealand Official Yearbook, 1947–2002

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Veronika Meduna, 'Wind and solar power - Renewable energy in New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/graph/4916/electricity-consumption-in-new-zealand-1947-2002 (accessed 19 April 2024)

Story by Veronika Meduna, published 12 Jun 2006