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BusinessNZ energy lobbyist John Carnegie to lead fossil fuel industry group
By Pattrick Smellie Sept. 25 (BusinessDesk) - Long-time executive director of the Business New Zealand Energy Council, John Carnegie, is to take the reins as chief executive of the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand. He was Genesis Energy's gove...
Fuel investment not risk-free in flat market - BP
By Gavin Evans Sept. 25 (BusinessDesk) - Building new petrol stations in a flat market requires BP to target new population areas and is not without risk, the Commerce Commission heard yesterday. The sites the firm builds are “very expensive and very big” but remain at ris...
Retail
Loyalty scheme members not exclusive customers, fuel inquiry hears
By Gavin Evans Sept. 24 (BusinessDesk) - Users of fuel loyalty schemes are price sensitive and shop around to ensure they are getting the best deals available to them, the Commerce Commission heard today. While the AA Smartfuel scheme has about 2.6 million members, only ab...
Law & Regulation
Vector urges regulatory change in low-interest-rate environment
By Victoria Young Sept. 23 (BusinessDesk) - Directors at lines company Vector are pleading for regulatory changes, claiming the low-interest-rate environment is presenting new challenges. Vector won’t give forecasts for next year or issue a dividend until the Commerce Commi...
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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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