NZ's largest planned solar farm gets fast-track consent
Editor's Picks

NZ's largest planned solar farm gets fast-track consent

British company Harmony Energy wants to build a 182-hectare solar farm near Te Aroha.

Ian Llewellyn 16 Feb 2022
Kupe gas production good to go as new well considered
Economy

Kupe gas production good to go as new well considered

Kupe field operator says it will be able to maintain full production through 2023.

Ian Llewellyn 15 Feb 2022
Why we could be paying more for piped gas
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.

Ian Llewellyn 10 Feb 2022
Heavy rain brings some hydro relief but cost pressures remain
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.

Ian Llewellyn 08 Feb 2022