Tū Mai Rā Energy

23/04/2026

🌞 Ko te rā, ko te marae, ko te iwi — the sun, the marae, the people.
Exciting mahi underway at Te Korapatu and Te Kauae marae as Tū Mai Rā Energy and our install partners Marshall Electrical along with support from Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust (MMPT) & Solar Sense bring solar energy to life on the rooftops of these taonga.
MMPT organised the support while Solar Sense & TMRE led the scoping and system design, the Marshall Electrical team have done a fantastic job with the installation — working across both marae to ensure our whānau have clean, affordable energy for generations to come.
This is what energy sovereignty looks like in practice. Marae by marae. Community by community. 🤝☀️

17/04/2026

🌊☀️ When the journey to the marae IS the kaupapa...
Getting to Marokopa Marae isn't as simple as pulling up in the ute and unloading gear. Nestled at the mouth of the Marokopa River, this beautiful and remote marae is accessible only by barge or boat — and when you're scoping a solar installation, that changes everything.
Our team recently made the crossing to meet with the community and get eyes on the site. The planning alone requires working with the rhythm of the tides — because when it comes time to bring solar panels, batteries, and equipment across, the water decides the schedule, not us. 🌊
That's the reality of working in remote Māori communities — and honestly? We wouldn't have it any other way. The more challenging the access, the more important the mahi.
📸 Swipe to see the barge waiting on the river, our crew launching the tinnie at the ramp, the crossing itself, and the stunning Marokopa landscape that makes every challenge worth it — including the wharenui Miro-Miro-i-te-Awatea standing proud on the other side. 🏡
This is what energy resilience looks like for whānau who've never had it easy getting resources in — and why TMRE shows up, however we have to get there. 💚
Kia kaha, Marokopa. We're on our way. ☀️

12/04/2026

☀️ It's floating and looks incredible. ☀️

We promised you something special — and here it is. The floating solar array is building on the water, panels are being laid down, and soon the power will be connected. 🌊⚡

From laying out the floats on the bank, to watching the first rows slide out onto the pond, the project is taking shape where soon a full floating array will doing its mahi from the middle of the water. The crew have worked through all weathers to get here, and every single day on site has been worth it.

This is what renewable energy looks like when it's built by the community, for the community — no land used, no compromise, just clean energy on water.

Ngā mihi nui ki ō mātou hoa rangapū — Rangitāne o Tamaki Nui-ā-Rua me Tararua District Council. You made this happen. 🙌

Aotearoa's energy future is here. And we're just getting started. 🚀

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Didn't see that coming, did you. ☀️🌊

02/04/2026

☀️ We're putting solar ON the water. Literally. ☀️
Floating solar has arrived in Tararua — and the photos speak for themselves. 🌊⚡
This is what happens when Tū Mai Rā Energy, Rangitāne o Tamaki Nui-ā-Rua and Tararua District Council come together with a shared vision. Clean energy. Community owned. Built for the future.
No land used. No compromise. Just panels on water, generating power for the people. 🙌
This is Aotearoa's energy future — and we're building it right now.

He mihi nui ki ō mātou hoa rangapū — Rangitāne o Tamaki Nui-ā-Rua and Tararua District Council.

Let's gooo. 🚀

27/03/2026

🌊☀️ A big milestone for Tū Mai Rā Energy ☀️🌊
The first stage is officially underway — panels are now being placed on the floating solar array project.
This is more than just solar. It’s about rethinking how we generate energy, making smarter use of our natural environments, and backing innovation that supports people & place.
From concept to water, this kaupapa is starting to take shape — one panel at a time.
There’s still a journey ahead, but moments like this remind us why we do what we do.
⚡ Clean energy
🌿 Smarter land use
🤝 Built with purpose
Watch this space — the future is floating.

16/03/2026

On the road heading to the mothership

25/02/2026

Here’s the team setting up at the 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 a very successful weekend ☺️

23/02/2026

Harness the power of Tamanuiterā! (The sun) 🌞
We are Tū Mai Rā Energy, a Māori-owned kiwi business dedicated to helping our whānau achieve energy soverienty with clean renewable energy. ⚡️

Let’s see if your roof is ready to start saving 💵

Contact us today for a consultation!

Phone: 0800 867 369 (0800 TMRE NZ)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tmre.nz