Nga Awa Purua is a geothermal power plant located near Taupo in New Zealand. The project was developed by Mighty River Power. Nga Awa Purua is New Zealand's second largest geothermal power station and the steam turbine is the largest geothermal turbine in the world.

The geothermal power plant is a joint venture between Mighty River Power and the Tauhara North No 2 Trust. The $430 million project first generated electricity on 18 January, and was officially opened by Prime Minister John Key on 15 May 2010.

The Rotokawa Power Station is situated close by.

Nga Awa Purua
Location Waikato
Owner Mighty River Power
Status Operational
Fuel Geothermal
Turbines 1
Maximum capacity 140 MW
Commissioned 2010