Energy news
ComCom cold on Contact Energy's proposed Manawa takeover
The regulator is worried about market concentration.
Mike Fuge: Bureaucratic delays hinder NZ’s renewable energy progress
OPINION: Contact Energy calls for faster action in push for renewable power.
Todd Corporation: the big reset
Legacy gas assets will give way to a focus on solar electricity generation.
Deloitte Top 200: Meridian Energy's Mike Roan named CFO of the year
The Tiwai deal, a new windfarm and a strong set of financials all behind the win.
ComCom calls out Contact, Nova for marketing ploy
The commission has called out Contact and Nova over their GST-exclusive pricing.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Top shale boss says US ‘unusually vulnerable’ to Middle East oil shock
Financial Times: Magnate blames Biden for decision to drain strategic oil reserve.
Petrol price risk: Oil spikes after Iran’s missile attack on Israel
Financial Times: Sustained price increases likely if a wider regional war breaks out.
Genesis Energy takes 65% stake in ChargeNet
The nationwide electric vehicle (EV) public charging network was founded in 2015.
Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key
Why you aren't getting an extra Vector payment anymore
The Entrust dividend payout is on its way to 365,000 Aucklanders this year.
Hundreds of thousands of Aucklanders get $350 in their bank accounts
The cash is on its way to 365,000 Aucklanders this year.
BlackRock and Microsoft plan US$30b fund to invest in AI infrastructure
FT: Nvidia and MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power grids.
Opinion: Is solar power the solution for NZ’s energy crisis?
OPINION: Rooftop solar power could help fix NZ’s energy crisis, build disaster resilience.
Will Contact's plan for Manawa get over the line?
Contact's $2.3b plan may struggle to get Commerce Commission clearance.
Contact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for Manawa
Contact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.
Contact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for Manawa
Contact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.
Winstone blames power prices for mill closure
Winstone says its two central North Island mills will close indefinitely.
'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.