Energy Crunch

The latest on New Zealand's energy supply issue.

Experts warn gas gaps risks industrial closures
Energy Crunch

Experts warn gas gaps risks industrial closures

The energy shortage is real, growing, urgent and current actions are not enough.

Ian Llewellyn 19 Dec 2025
Ministers say energy costs have hit growth and wages
Energy Crunch

Ministers say energy costs have hit growth and wages

Higher energy costs have cut GDP by 1.25% and eroded wages.

Ian Llewellyn 17 Dec 2025
Electricity sector ‘less resilient’ if lake limits eased
Energy Crunch

Electricity sector ‘less resilient’ if lake limits eased

Transpower has warned that lower prices increase risks to NZ’s power supply.

Ian Llewellyn 08 Dec 2025
Industry signals 5PJ gas switch-off potential
Energy Crunch

Industry signals 5PJ gas switch-off potential

Policy, cost and network uncertainties are all major constraints to make the switch.

Ian Llewellyn 24 Nov 2025


Ian Llewellyn
Ian Llewellyn

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Ian is a journalist with more than 30 years' experience working in NZ and the UK. This has included radio, newspapers, and agencies with time also as a ministerial advisor and press secretary. Experience in the Press Gallery includes reporting for the Independent Business Weekly and more than 10 years with the New Zealand Press Association.

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