Energy
Can renewable energy ease high power prices in Tai Rāwhiti?
With "electricity poverty" soaring in Tai Rāwhiti, leaders are assessing the plausibility of locally owned, renewable energy grids.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 August
On today's episode, Winstone Pulp International announced on Tuesday it will shut down its Tangiwai and Karioi sawmills amid skyrocketing power prices, causing more than 200 job losses, a leaked… Audio
Transpower allows generators to access more water to combat power shortage
The company says it will bring forward the ability of hydroelectricity generators to access reserves. Audio
Transpower eases generators' water take amid power crunch
Transpower has announced this morning it will allow generators to take more water from hydro lakes to help with the electricity crunch. Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Andrew Clay (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones and Andrew Clay discuss the potential for solar roofs to revolutionise how we store and use energy and the Police reports investigating… Audio
Does NZ need a nationwide power conservation campaign?
Is Aotearoa in an energy crisis and do we need a nationwide power conservation campaign? Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones met with the industry regulator, the Electricty Authority earlier to get… Audio
Fears more manufacturing plants will close to high energy costs
There are fears more manufacturing plants will close due to soaring energy costs, which could results in hundreds more job losses. A large forest products company, Winstone Pulp International, told… Audio
Ruapehu Mayor calls for more financial support for saw mills
The owner of New Zealand's largest saw mill said electricity prices are the straw that could break the backs of even more companies as they struggle in already tough economic times. It follows the… Audio
'Ridiculously high' power prices threatening manufacturers - Jones
Businesses are being put "in a perilous situation" by gentailers who show no regard for the country's interests, the energy minister says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 August
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Turangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia… Audio
Try to reduce electricity use to avoid supply crisis, businesses and households told
Major energy users are urging businesses and households to go easy on electricity, to avoid a supply crisis. Audio
Business to shut entire operation as result of energy prices
Earlier this month, Winstone Pulp International paused work at its two sites to consider its future.
Electricity Users group calls for voluntary power conservation campaign
The Electricity Users group, which includes Fonterra, Rio Tinto, and Woolworths, believes it's time for a voluntary power conservation campaign to avoid a forced one that would hit all consumers. It… Audio
Tiwai Point smelter agrees to further cut in energy use
The decision is aimed at helping to ease the country's energy supply constraints.
Power companies withdraw deals due to price squeeze
Powerswitch says half-a-dozen electricity retailers are affected, warning of more pain to come. Audio
Bracing for rising energy bills and shrinking international investment
The worsening energy crisis threatens businesses, Kiwi households, and New Zealand's international reputation
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UK experts press case for offshore wind projects in Taranaki
Amid the challenges the energy sector is facing, a UK delegation has been talking wind in Taranaki.
Re-wiring Aotearoa looking to transform energy using solar
Electricity prices are higher than ever - clean energy charity Re-wiring Aotearoa boss Mike Casey wants to change the game with solar power. Audio
'Energy fretting' becomes a year-round, national event
Analysis - For the second time in three months the whiff of panic has enveloped the country's power sector.
