Energy
Transpower 'failing in their moral duty' over compensation - Northland MP
"It would be outrageous for Transpower to now walk away from those they have failed," Grant McCallum says.
Solar sowing seeds for energy generation and farming together
Lincoln University is building a solar farm that will also grow horticulture crops beneath the rows of panels.
A new way for you to find a better power deal
Electricity Authority funds the Powerswitch website but it says consultation shows people want an improved service.
Northland power outage: Transpower defends not compensating businesses
The region's Chamber of Commerce is accusing the grid operator of doing a U-turn on compensation.
Midday Resport Essentials for Tuesday 9 July 2024
On today's episode, the lawyer for two men at the centre of a case against Darleen Tana and her husband says the couple are refusing to take responsibility for their actions. A Northland law firm is… Audio
Forestry slump could hurt biofuel supply in future
New data is showing a sharp decline in new forest plantings, with fears this could imperil local biofuel sources in years to come.
Hundreds of thousands struggling to pay for electricity
About 360,000 people can't afford the power they need. Some sit there with "nothing but the lights on" as they freeze. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 July 2024
On today's episode, Lulu Sun has made history to become the first New Zealand woman to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. The Green Party co-leaders are finally set to respond to the findings of… Audio
A petition against electricity disconnection fees
A new petition is calling on the Electricity Authority to ban disconnection and reconnection fees in the case of unpaid bills, a fee which disproportionately impacts the poorest customers. Sixteen… Audio
Businesses still want compensation after Northland power cut
It's been more than two weeks since the mother of all workplace mishaps toppled a power pylon and plunged Northland into darkness. As Peter de Graaf reports, an independent investigation steps up a… Audio
'Aotearoa should be the world's first renewable economy'
A Great Barrier Island company is aiming to revolutionise energy with one of the world's first peer to peer sharing grids. Audio
Aotea Energy's sustainable energy could go nationwide
Tama Toki is the founder of Aotea energy, which was recently awarded 50-thousand dollars to develop sustainable energy technology. The technology is especially aimed at his boyhood home, Great Barrier… Audio
Kohirā Solar Farm: Northland sheep benefiting from the power of the sun
Kohirā is a solar farm near Kaitaia that is experimenting with agrivoltaics - combining agriculture with harvesting the energy of the sun. They run sheep under the solar panels and are looking at… Audio
How will NZ meet its booming power demand?
Commerce and industry are expected to drive growing electricity demand in the short term. In the 2030s, higher EV uptake will drive the trend.
Australian gas company tests home green hydrogen; future uses unclear
An Australian gas company is piping green hydrogen into people's homes, closely watched by backers of a similar project awaiting approval in this country. But it's not clear that the future of… Audio
Aucklanders wake to lower fuel prices
The regional fuel tax is no more - but one commentator says shopping around makes a bigger difference, anyway. Audio
Australia's possible nuclear future: Path to net zero or political gamble?
The main opposition party in Australia is thinking of taking the nuclear option as the country looks to pivot away from coal-fired power generation. Would the Australian people ever approve of such a… Audio
Contact to cover fixed line charges for those hit by major power outage
Last week more than 100,000 people were left without power after a Transpower pylon fell over.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 June 2024
On today's episode, bad weather has been battering Te Tai Rawhiti and Hawkes Bay leading to states of emergency being declared in the small community of Te Karaka near Gisborne, further south in… Audio
Survey shows concerns about electricity cost
A new survey shows about two-thirds of residential customers are concerned about electricity costs. Bundle deals are becoming increasingly popular, with one third of residents bundling their power… Audio
