Energy
Govt looks to expand geothermal strategy in Taupo region
Dan Hutchinson reports on the neighbourhood around Taupo, where there's a boil water notice in the suburb of Mapara Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot… Audio
Electricity Authority 'not totally a chocolate teapot', Shane Jones says
The associate energy minister has previously been heavily critical of the authority, but is pleased by its move to make energy more affordable. Audio
Energy Minister on push to boost competition in sector
The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Electricity Authority to force generators to offer same prices to all retailers
New moves from the Electricity Authority will force generators to offer the same prices to every retailer. Octopus Energy chief operating officer Margaret Cooney spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Electricity Authority announces more moves to boost competition
The big four electricity producers are to be required to offer power on the wholesale market to independent retailers to level the playing field.
New energy pricing rule will level playing field - Minister
The new rule requires generators to offer the same price to all retailers and cannot offer discounts, including to themselves.
Thinking about solar? Here are questions to ask
The first step is making sure your roof is suitable, says the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.
Solar to play a key role in transition away from gas: Report
The country's facing a gas crisis, with more and more businesses struggling to access supply, or struggling to afford it. Westpac Industry Economist Paul Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Contact Energy reports 41 boost in profit
It was boosted by a strong lift in geothermal generation, as well as improved sales and customer numbers.
Businesses call for government help in the face of soaring gas prices
Rising gas prices mean some businesses are re-assessing their futures, and how many people they can afford to employ. Audio
RMA changes will allow power plants to be built faster - energy producers
Parliament passed the amendment yesterday, which means councils will now need to grant consents for certain energy infrastructure within a year. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 15th August
In today's episode, former police negotiator Lance Burdett says the officer who shot and killed a woman threatening them with a knife would have had a split second to respond; The Ministerial Advisory… Audio
Power plants to be built faster thanks to RMA changes: Energy producers
The country's main energy producers say they will be able to build new power plants faster thanks to changes to the Resource Management Act. Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive John Carnegie… Audio
Electricity Authority launches probe of energy pricing
The investigation follows concerns raised by the Northern Infrastructure Forum and other organisations.
Energy Minister on dwindling gas supply
The dwindling supply of gas is speeding up the discussion around transitioning away from it. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 August 2025
In today's episode, Labour's had a bump in the latest political poll - up four points in the One News Verian poll - nipping at National's heels; New Zealand is fast becoming one of the last western… Audio
Jones looks to coal as businesses grapple with gas shortage
Big industrial gas users met with Minister Shane Jones to discuss the problems with securing an affordable supply. Audio
NZ Energy meets with Shane Jones in attempt solve gas shortages
Closures, swapping to more export alternatives or dirtier substitutes are some of the options facing small to medium businesses struggling to get gas contracts. The Business NZ Energy Council said a… Audio
Warning as gas shortage could lead to business closures
Business leaders and the Associate Energy Minister have been in crisis talks after a Taranaki manufacturer revealed looking to shutdown production for up to four months because it can't get a… Audio
