Infrastructure
Why we could be paying more for piped gas
A typical annual household gas bill of about $1,275 would increase by about $55 per year under a new Commerce Commission proposal.
Energy
Heavy rain brings some hydro relief but cost pressures remain
Rain in the hydro catchments rapidly brought down wholesale electricity prices, but long-term costs for thermal fuel will put pressure on prices.
Markets
New geothermal plant to cost more, but deliver more electricity
Contact's new Tauhara power station will now cost an estimated $818m to build, a $140m increase.
Policy
'Emergency' fast-track resource consent system could become permanent
Fast-track consent could become a permanent part of the RMA once it is reformed.
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