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Primary Sector
Govt takes $20m stake in Ballance hydrogen project
The government is investing almost $20 million for a stake in the green-hydrogen project being developed at Ballance Agri-Nutrients’ Kapuni plant.Ballance and partner Hiringa Energy are planning to install four wind turbines near the plant to provide a renewable electricity suppl...
Policy
'Don't be confused', new Contact CEO tells policymakers
Policymakers need to be bold and clear if New Zealand is to attract the investment needed for its decarbonisation efforts, Contact Energy chief executive Mike Fuge says.The electricity sector – and its regulators – collectively can do “phenomenal things” to unlock investment and...
Markets
Measles work has big end of town prepared for covid-19
The big end of town is well prepared for covid-19 having already laid the groundwork in response to the measles outbreak, according to the chair of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council.Fraser Whineray, who is also outgoing chief executive at Mercury NZ, said the council...
Law & Regulation
Contact fined $245,000 for 2017 Smartfuel promotion
Contact Energy has been fined $245,000 for misleading customers in a 2017 fuel promotion. The company, the country’s second-largest energy retailer, pleaded guilty in the Wellington District Court and was convicted on seven charges under the Fair Trading Act 1986. They related...
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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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