Law & Regulation
Uncertainties and cost pressures underpin increasing electricity costs
ComCom allows a large increase in costs, but not as much as lines companies want to spend.
Markets
Gas sector at odds over closing wholesale market
Market only viable option for some gas users says regulator.
Energy
NZ's only wholesale gas market is to close
Transpower says it subsidiary emsTradepoint is not core business.
Primary Sector
As carbon prices slump commission chair to retire
Retirements give government chance to put own stamp on key policy adviser.