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    Pipes carrying superheated steam
    More pipes carrying superheated steamLandscape with steam ventsHow would you like to have this in your front yard?There are many uses for kiwi fruitNew red variety of kiwiSteaming island viewed from ship

    Taurango, New Zealand

    February 5, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Taurango is a port city closest to the geothermal energy section of New Zealand in Rotorua. Since we went to Rotarua 4 years ago I chose to just do a tour of Taurango. . Despite Taurangos small size it handles about 70% of the country's shipping. Major products are agricultural--fruit, wine, avocado and, of course, kiwi. By the way, there is a new red kiwi variety.

    I am posting a few geothermal energy pictures from our trip in 2019 as well as a few pictures from today.    Read more