NZ’s energy sector needs a shock to the system

NZ’s energy sector needs a shock to the system
Volatile supply and rising prices are affecting businesses and communities. (Image: Getty)
Tina Schirr
Have you noticed the strain our energy system has been under lately? Beyond keeping the lights on, volatile supply and rising energy prices are affecting businesses and communities across New Zealand. For some industries, this means reduced activity or even shutting up shop.It’s happening in places we don’t often hear about but which have a knock-on effect for most New Zealanders. The closure of the Winstone Pulp International mill in Ruapehu resulted in hundreds of jobs lost, significantly affecting local employment and indust...

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