Gas dilemma: why govt didn't set a phase-out deadline
Economy

Gas dilemma: why govt didn't set a phase-out deadline

Pathways to transition from gas are uncertain and setting deadlines might put energy security at risk and cost billions of dollars.

Ian Llewellyn 20 Jun 2022
Taking lessons from Australia's energy woes
Policy

Taking lessons from Australia's energy woes

Meridian says the fact that Australia's electricity market has turned into a train wreck shows its decision to pull out was the right one.

Ian Llewellyn 17 Jun 2022
5% higher power prices (but that's not bad)
Energy

5% higher power prices (but that's not bad)

Electricity prices have risen, but not as much as reported anecdotally earlier this year.

Ian Llewellyn 16 Jun 2022
NZ carbon auction prices hold up
Markets

NZ carbon auction prices hold up

NZ Units cleared at $76 in the second auction of the year. 

Ian Llewellyn 15 Jun 2022