Huia Burt replaces Luke Blincoe at Electric Kiwi
Electric Kiwi chief executive Luke Blincoe has stepped down, effective immediately.
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Japanese Ambassador met Govt to discuss energy crisis impact on investment
Japan's Ambassador warned high prices were squeezing big investors.
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Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.
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Electricity fault at Du Val-developed Manukau high-rise
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Contact's chairman says it's all about hydroelectricity.
Coal, gas data shows NZ 'lurching from crisis to crisis'
Figures show NZ relied heavily on coal and gas-driven power generation from April to June.
Letters: Government MIA in face of devastating mill closures
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Methanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cuts
The nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.
'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closures
The Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.
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.
Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'
Meridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levels
South Island lakes are looking healthier after sinking to seriously low levels last month.
Hundreds lose power after Rotorua crash
There were no injuries but a vehicle and power pole were damaged.
Meridian's southern hydro lakes are filling fast
Meridian's southern hydro lakes are in better shape after a dose of rain.
Power price surge hits councils: Wairoa faces 40% energy cost hike
Council's power costs surged 40% in three months, impacting water supply expenses.
Stock Takes: Aussies snap up $2b stake in NZ power line company
Australia’s second-largest pension fund will take up majority ownership of Powerco.
Erosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gates
The banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.
Explained: What is causing NZ's energy crisis?
Energy prices have shot up in recent weeks as the power supply has diminished.
Letters: Shallow politics in PM's council spending rebuke
OPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'
Letters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supply
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the country
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Richard Harman: Government left praying for rain as it tries to solve energy crisis
OPINION: There is nothing the Beehive can do to generate one extra watt of electricity.
Government investment unlocks more solar
NZ Green Investment Finance invests $78m in solar, backing a $2b portfolio.
Diana Clement: How ethical are your KiwiSaver investments?
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