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![Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
![One thing households could do to save $1000-plus on power bills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One thing households could do to save $1000-plus on power bills
Also under scrutiny are the creaky state of Kiwi appliances and our ageing vehicle fleet.
![NZ gas supply: 'Alarms are ringing' as reserves expected to run out within 10 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ gas supply: 'Alarms are ringing' as reserves expected to run out within 10 years
Experts say NZ needs gas to help bridge its move to renewable energy.
![Northland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industry
Almost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste
![Delays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Delays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future ahead
A solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.
![Whanganui council's $3.4m plan to turn faeces into fuel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui council's $3.4m plan to turn faeces into fuel
The $40m wastewater treatment plant became fully operational in February 2019.
![Letters: Coalition governments should be compulsory - here's why](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Letters: Coalition governments should be compulsory - here's why
OPINION: Coalition governments provide a pool of experience when allocating portfolios.
!['Climate extremists': Greenpeace lashes out at Govt's climate policies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Climate extremists': Greenpeace lashes out at Govt's climate policies
But Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says NZ is committed to phasing out fossil fuels.
![More than 100 countries sign up for new major energy pledge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More than 100 countries sign up for new major energy pledge
Over 100 countries at UN talks have promised to triple world renewable energy by 2030.
![Burning issue: Incinerator proposal sparks record number of submissions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Burning issue: Incinerator proposal sparks record number of submissions
The Waipā District Council says the number of submissions was the highest ever received.
![Powercut, schmowercut: Evnex’s $10m raise will fund a breakthrough product](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Powercut, schmowercut: Evnex’s $10m raise will fund a breakthrough product
Plus: CEO's verdict on National's EV policy.
![Plans announced to build country's largest EV charging hub in Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Plans announced to build country's largest EV charging hub in Tauranga
Stage one of the charging hub was expected to be complete by the end of 2024.
![Danish renewables developer shifts offshore focus to Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Danish renewables developer shifts offshore focus to Waikato
The developer is looking at the feasibility of offshore wind power generation in NZ.
![The Warehouse Group sites to be powered by solar farms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Warehouse Group sites to be powered by solar farms
More than 260 sites owned by The Warehouse Group are set to be powered by solar farms.
![Fiji’s Deputy PM calls on NZ Govt for visa-free travel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fiji’s Deputy PM calls on NZ Govt for visa-free travel
Biman Prasad says visa-free travel is the surest way to improve economic ties.
![Eastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Eastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal project
The NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.
![Westpac to offer interest-free lending on EVs – but there’s a catch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Westpac to offer interest-free lending on EVs – but there’s a catch
Westpac has joined other NZ banks in offering loans for electric vehicles.
![The great divide: Will technology solve the climate crisis?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The great divide: Will technology solve the climate crisis?
OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.
![Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies
OPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.
![Rotorua hapū fits out new papakāinga homes with geothermal heating](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rotorua hapū fits out new papakāinga homes with geothermal heating
The housing is for hapū members currently living in emergency accommodation.
![BlackRock says new $100m-plus stake notice 'administrative error'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
BlackRock says new $100m-plus stake notice 'administrative error'
Drama from Australia on the day would-be target issues annual result.