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Connetics office now powered by solar

29 March 2023 at 9:11 am

The Orion Group now has a fully operational solar panel system on the roof of its Connetics Islington office, which at peak will provide sufficient power to offices.

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Orion gets the Gender Tick

8 March 2023 at 1:08 pm

Orion New Zealand Ltd. has received GenderTick Accreditation, paving the way for further work to eliminate gender inequity.

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Orion Energy Accelerator winners 2023

23 February 2023 at 9:59 am

With $30,000+ in prizes on the line, the Orion Energy Accelerator public pitch saw two clean energy startups take the grand prizes
Two startups with novel ways of converting waste into energy have won big at the second Orion Energy Accelerator pitch night. 

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Air Force Hercules transports Connetics team north

17 February 2023 at 12:28 pm

A C130 Air Force Hercules lifted off from Christchurch International Airport carrying 15 Connetics team members, two Connetics utes and additional gear.

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Cyclone Gabrielle recovery

15 February 2023 at 4:44 pm

Orion Group is working with impacted north island Electricity Distribution Businesses (EDBs), emergency responders and the Government to provide support in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

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