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Winstone says its two central North Island mills will close indefinitely.
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Council's power costs surged 40% in three months, impacting water supply expenses.
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Australia’s second-largest pension fund will take up majority ownership of Powerco.
Erosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gates
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Energy prices have shot up in recent weeks as the power supply has diminished.
Waste-to-energy plant application called in by Environment Minister
The plant is proposed to be built in Te Awamutu.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
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Meridian profit up, but a tough 2025 year looms
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Letters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supply
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ICBC: Innovative funding for green infrastructure
ICBC is ‘striving to make greater contributions for a good future’.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the country
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Government investment unlocks more solar
NZ Green Investment Finance invests $78m in solar, backing a $2b portfolio.
‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat
'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'
LNG not the way out of an energy crisis, expert warns
NZ has been warned against importing liquefied natural gas because it's expensive.
Government tries to legislate its way out of energy crisis
The Government wants to fast-track a liquefied natural gas terminal.
Government to fast-track consent process for new liquified natural gas terminal
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces the Government is to fast-track the consent process for a new liquified natural gas terminal. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: Govt to fast-track consent for new liquefied natural gas terminal amid energy crisis
The PM made the announcement at the post-Cabinet press conference.
Diana Clement: How ethical are your KiwiSaver investments?
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Channel eyes role in LNG importation, boosts interim dividend
Steady result for fuel infrastructure company.
'Looking a bit grim': Price rise warning for gas customers
Electricity sector hit by wholesale power price surge after dry winter.
Opinion: Wholesale electricity prices – is more Govt intervention the solution or the problem?
OPINION: Spot prices have been at their highest level in the last decade.
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New Zealand is heading towards a crunch in electricity generation.
‘We pulled out all the stops’: Rampant power costs crush hope for Ruapehu mills
Chief executive Mike Ryan said rapidly increasing energy prices were unsustainable.