COMMENT: Boardroom conversation is an art form for some and a learned skill for others.

New Zealand's relatively flat demand for electricity continues to weigh on the electricity companies.

COMMENT: Governance cannot be that bad, given the growing interest in directorships from many individuals.

A2 Milk jumps as Bellamy's cuts revenue forecast.

The Electricity Authority says consumers will save around $300 million a year following its decision to end power station subsidies.

The head of Genesis Energy wants to move his company to being an integrated energy management business but says this could expose it to overseas competition.

First NZ Capital has raised its target price for Genesis Energy to $1.97 from $1.85, but has retained its neutral rating on the stock.

Genesis Energy will buy New Zealand Oil & Gas's stake in the Kupe gas and oil field for $168 million.

Lower oil prices, increased carbon costs and a "below market" contract with Tiwai Point will weigh on Genesis Energy's earnings.

Genesis Energy has negotiated a high price from other generators who want to keep them as back-up.

Henri Eliot talks publishing a skills matrix that provides shareholders with the information needed to evaluate a board's skill set mix.

Earnings are flat at our biggest electricity retailer - which says it still hasn't decided whether to can the Huntly Power Station.

Henri Eliot talks to professional directors Mark Verbiest, Tony Carter, Doug McKay and Rob Campbell about their focal points in 2016.

Genesis Energy named AGL Energy executive Marc England as chief executive, replacing Albert Brantley who leaves after seven years

Executive Mark Binns says a new wind farm is one of the options on the table if Meridian can't convince Genesis to keep open two electricity plants.

NZOG declared today a 34.7 percent increase in "developed reserves" at the Kupe oil and gas field.

The company will pay an 8 cents per share final dividend on October 6, an increase from last year's 6.6 cents.

It is a city that prides itself on its diverse ethnic communities, but Auckland is run by a club of white men living in the wealthy suburbs.

Genesis Energy, the country's biggest energy retailer, will permanently retire a coal/gas-fired unit at the Huntly Power Station.

More than half a billion dollars has been wiped off the value of NZX-listed electricity firms today.

The Financial Services Council has replaced chair Jenny Shipley, who is facing legal action from Mainzeal's liquidators.

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley's lawyer says she will vigorously defend legal action she is facing from the liquidators of collapsed property group Mainzeal.

Is the Govt really getting double the amount of dividends from its sold down power companies?

New Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Genesis Energy, Contact Energy and Mighty River Power in a relief rally as Meridian Energy's instalment came due.

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Genesis Energy shares are down after the company cut its forecast for annual earnings after losing electricity and gas customers amid increased competition.

Shares in Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy have been coming off the boil, but there are few obvious reasons for a recent slump in their stock prices.

NZ shares rose to a fresh record yesterday, paced by Mighty River Power, Meridian Energy and Genesis Energy as investors mulled possible lower interest rates across the Tasman.