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Big power users' club seeks new renewable generation bids
Major power users including Fonterra and New Zealand Steel have invited developers of new renewable generation to submit proposals to supply them. The companies, which include Pan Pac Forest Products, Oji Fibre Solutions and Ballance Agri-Nutrients, have spent the past 10 mont...
Southland hydrogen exports a real opportunity - advocate
Establishing an export-scale hydrogen business is a real opportunity for New Zealand but will require a long-term view and strong joint commitment by business and government, an industry advocate says. The volume of renewable electricity available from the closure of the Tiwai...
Z Energy forecasts halving of first-half earnings
Z Energy has warned its first-half operating earnings may be half those a year ago amid low refining margins and tough retail discounting. The country’s largest fuel retailer today reported $38 million of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and changes in...
NZ Steel says review seeks sustainable business
Halting production at Glenbrook is not the goal of a strategic review of New Zealand Steel, the company says. The review, announced by parent company BlueScope Steel on Friday, aims to reshape the business for the future, NZ Steel chief executive Gretta Stephens said. “Whil...
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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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