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Continuous Disclosure: Tiwai's future overhangs NZ power generator results
The future of the Tiwai Point looks set to overhang the power generators this month.
Contact's Barnes optimistic Tiwai can stay open
Contact Energy's CEO Dennis Barnes is confident Tiwai Point will remain open.
Contact earnings fall $57m from last year
Tight gas supplies and reduced sales volumes hit the energy company.
Power surge: What happens if Rio Tinto pulls the plug on Tiwai?
What are the scenarios if Rio Tinto closes its Smelter at Tiwai Point?
Tiwai Pt smelter needs 'tens of millions'
Smelter says it needs major reduction in energy costs, warning the Government not to wait.
S&P says possible Tiwai closure exposes risks in electricity sector
Rio Tinto-controlled NZAS is reviewing its its Tiwai Pt smelter.
Power price shake-up: Govt to push consumers to shop around
Many households switch power providers; now the Government will target those who don't.
Contact Energy's earnings rise 12 per cent
Strong performance from its generation arm has boosted Contact Energy's profit.
Contact Energy boss Dennis Barnes to depart after eight years
Barnes first joined the company in April 2011.
Contact Energy charged over misleading promotion
A Commerce Commission investigation has led to charges against Contact Energy.
Companies create forestry portfolio
Air NZ, Contact Energy, Genesis Energy and Z Energy will get carbon credits for the scheme
Contact Energy posts $276m profit on back of asset sales
Contact sold assets to simplify its business.
Cold comfort: Solo mum borrows to pay power bills
Karina Tipene heats up her house by cooking dinner late for her seven young grandchildren.
Energy firm makes changes to help lower carbon footprint
Tighter focus on commercial and industrial business is part of its broader strategy.
New Zealand's energy future: It's electrifying
Electricity use is set to double in NZ as petrol use falls and gas and coal is phased out
Ngati Tahu, Contact helping Kenya's Maasai
A Bay of Plenty iwi has enlisted Contact Energy's support to help Kenya's Maasai people.
Stock Takes: NZX's Fang stocks long in the tooth?
Our take on what is happening on the markets this week.
Contact board happy with strategic direction
Chairman Ralph Norris said the direction supports a new distribution policy.
Seymour says English 'toadying' to Winston
The Act leader questions whether Bill English has spent any time with voters.
Contact looks to tighten market after 'crappy quarter'
"Every now and again, you're going to have a crappy quarter," said boss Dennis Barnes.
Contact takes 10pc hit, hydro shortage bites
Contact Energy reported a 10 per cent fall in underlying earnings.
Power companies fail to impress customers
Big power companies fail to impress customers a Consumer NZ survey finds.
Lakes expected to hit Contact earnings
Low inflows of water into the South Island's hydro lakes are expected to knock Contact.
Loyalty schemes war: Contact fires back
Contact Energy is enticing customers off Fly Buys with 50 cents a litre off fuel.
Quake has far-reaching underground impact
The impact quakes can have on city structures has been made frighteningly clear over recent years.
Contact shareholders can expect higher dividends
Contact Energy shareholders can expect an increase in annual dividend policy later in the current financial year.
Contact profit lifts by 12pc
Contact Energy posted a 12 per cent gain in first-half underlying profit and trimmed capital expenditure in the face of weaker sales.
Contact Energy considers $100m bond offer
Contact Energy, which last year said it would focus on reducing debt, is considering a $100 million offer of bonds it plans to list on the NZX debt market.
Electricity demand keeps pressure on
New Zealand's relatively flat demand for electricity continues to weigh on the electricity companies.
Contact turns focus towards debt reduction
Contact Energy's near-term focus was reducing debt, to ensure it maintains its investment grade status from credit rating agency Standard & Poor's.
Dennis Barnes: Staying safe on the job
COMMENT: By moving away from blame, to workers and leaders problem-solving together, everyone is happier and safer, working more constructively.
Contact Energy earnings stable - gains new customers
There are signs that electricity demand may be starting to grow again after a long period of declne.