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Carbon prices: what goes up must come down
The first carbon auction of the year takes place on Wednesday and many are wondering where the price of carbon is going.
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Ukraine invasion caused reconsideration of refinery closure
Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused shockwaves through the energy system and prompted NZ to have another look at closing its refinery.
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Depts advised to pause dismissal of unvaccinated workers
Departments and agencies were advised pausing actions that would dismiss those not vaccinated for covid-19.
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Keeping Tiwai open could increase renewable power
Modelling has come up with a seemingly counterintuitive conclusion that keeping the Tiwai smelter open will increase renewable electricity generation in the long run.