More calls for Meridian Energy to be split up
Policy

More calls for Meridian Energy to be split up

Electric Kiwi and Haast Energy have long called for the split-up of the major gentailers and say the need to carve up Meridian will become greater in a 100% renewable electricity system.

Ian Llewellyn 28 Mar 2022
Tiwai smelter loses $60m-plus carbon subsidy
Economy

Tiwai smelter loses $60m-plus carbon subsidy

The government's review of the smelter's allocation of free carbon emissions has major implications for other larger emitters and the ETS.

Ian Llewellyn 25 Mar 2022
Councillors' conflicts face sunlight soon
Law & Regulation

Councillors' conflicts face sunlight soon

The pecuniary interests register for councils will now have two versions, one a public summary and a private detailed list.

Ian Llewellyn 22 Mar 2022
Back to the 1970s: IEA suggests carless days
Transport

Back to the 1970s: IEA suggests carless days

The International Energy Agency's suggestions for withstanding the biggest oil supply shock in decades contain some old chestnuts.

Ian Llewellyn 22 Mar 2022