John Harbord
Bracing for rising energy bills and shrinking international investment
The worsening energy crisis threatens businesses, Kiwi households, and New Zealand's international reputation
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Bracing for rising energy bills and shrinking international investment
The worsening energy crisis threatens businesses, Kiwi households, and New Zealand's international reputation
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 August 2024
On today's episode, the country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and diverting the gas to power companies, the Government has confirmed plans to end… Audio
Methanex temporarily shutting plants and diverting gas to power companies
The country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and diverting the gas to power companies. Major Electricity Users Group chair John Harbord spoke to… Audio
Winstone Pulp stops work at sawmill due to electricity costs
The chair of the trade association representing New Zealand's largest electricity users says Winstone Pulp is not the only company struggling with energy costs. Major Electricity Users' Group chair… Audio
Chair of Major Electricity Users' Group on power demand
Transpower has asked households to conserve energy to avoid the possibility of power cuts - due to a potential electricity supply shortfall. Major Electricity Users' Group chair John Harbord spoke to… Audio
Coastal shipping at an impasse
Coastal shipping was seen as a saviour after Cyclone Gabrielle, but Government backing for the sector has cooled. Audio
Continued power price rises will lead to job losses - Major Electricity Users Group
Major electricity users are warning that continued massive power price rises will lead to job losses and business closures.
The price businesses pay for electricity has risen substantially in the… Audio
Soaring energy prices hit businesses
Low hydro lake levels and soaring wholesale electricity prices are causing some businesses to temporarily shut down operations, and more will follow, according to the Major Electricity Users' Group… Audio
