Energy
Markets
Surge in Meridian lake levels eases winter power fears
High wholesale electricity prices will persist but may soften thanks to some heavy rainfall in South Island hydro catchments.
Policy
New fuel taxes, higher charges for parking suggested
Radical vehicle policies are needed to meet emissions reduction targets, say officials.
Markets
Jump in Trustpower customer losses as retail business sale looms
Operating earnings for the year to March 31 rose 7.3%, but multi-product customers have started leaving in larger numbers since early in the new year.
Policy
Job losses, closures likely as power prices hurt industry
Power prices are so high for some it's better business to on-sell electricity rather than operate, the Major Electricity Users' Group says.
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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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