The billionaire eBay founder is among the 200-plus potential investors granted a border exemption to scout out new opportunities.
The fourth auction will offer up 4.75 million New Zealand units with the current spot price trading near $65.
One thermal company to rule them all? Thermal generator Genesis isn't keen on Contact's plan, and says it is ThermalCo.
An environmental agreement between Beijing and Washington was a significant step in terms of easing tensions between the superpowers, analysts say.