Covid-19 can be decarbonisation catalyst - Transpower

Covid-19 can be decarbonisation catalyst - Transpower
Gavin Evans
Rebuilding the economy in the wake of covid-19 could prove an important catalyst for the country’s decarbonisation efforts, Transpower chief executive Alison Andrew says.The virus will do a lot of damage to a lot of people, and will require an immediate near-term response. But she said it’s important that the country doesn’t let that be at the cost of its long-term goals.With leadership, the response to the current crisis could help mobilise the policy changes and investment needed to deliver the country’s net-zero 2050 target, she said.“It is...

More Economy

Business confidence nixes July RBNZ cut
Economy

Business confidence nixes July RBNZ cut

Economists say July is a pause, not the end point.

Rebecca Howard 02 Jul 2025
Monthly CPI tech takes Stats NZ into the future
Economy

Monthly CPI tech takes Stats NZ into the future

Budget funding for new inflation-reporting tech is a giant leap forward, agency says.

Maria Slade 27 Jun 2025
Corporates think NZ 's on the up: Forsyth Barr
Primary Sector

Corporates think NZ 's on the up: Forsyth Barr

The Pulse of NZ Business survey found construction and retail continue to lag.

Gregor Thompson 25 Jun 2025