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Methanex secures winter electricity supply again
Markets

Methanex secures winter electricity supply again

Electricity generators are anxious to avoid winter power price spikes.

Transpower proposes $1.4b replacement for ageing Cook Strait electricity cables
News in Brief

Transpower proposes $1.4b replacement for ageing Cook Strait electricity cables

Transpower is proposing a $1.4 billion spend on replacing the ageing electricity cables linking the North and South Islands across the Cook Strait.The state-owned power transmission company released a consultation paper today setting out its proposals to replace key components of...

Staff reporters 07 May 2025
John Key, Helen Clark united in 'bed tax' support
Policy

John Key, Helen Clark united in 'bed tax' support

The former Prime Ministers are buying what Wayne Brown is selling.

Oliver Lewis 07 May 2025
Govt readies new $30m coastal shipping fund
Policy

Govt readies new $30m coastal shipping fund

The $30m was earmarked last June, but details have remained scarce.

Oliver Lewis 07 May 2025


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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