Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Genesis ups full year guidance on solid first half
Markets

Genesis ups full year guidance on solid first half

Genesis announced the reintroduction of its dividend reinvestment plan.

Pattrick Smellie 28 Feb 2022
Vector profits up, as it mulls climate change policy
Infrastructure

Vector profits up, as it mulls climate change policy

The power and gas distributor's profit result was largely due to higher capital contributions, a gain on the sale of a 50% share of the Treescape business, and lower interest costs.

Ian Llewellyn 25 Feb 2022
Four global heavy-hitters line up for NZ green hydrogen
Infrastructure

Four global heavy-hitters line up for NZ green hydrogen

Credible interest from major global energy players in producing hydrogen with renewable electricity in Southland puts pressure on the price the Tiwai Point smelter might pay for power in the future.

Pattrick Smellie 16 Feb 2022
Why we could be paying more for piped gas
Infrastructure

Why we could be paying more for piped gas

A typical annual household gas bill of about $1,275 would increase by about $55 per year under a new Commerce Commission proposal.

Ian Llewellyn 10 Feb 2022