NZTA's move into bitumen supply causes unease
Infrastructure

NZTA's move into bitumen supply causes unease

Z Energy has told its customers it will fulfil its current bitumen supply agreements, but the NZTA’s coming intervention makes ongoing supply untenable.

Ian Llewellyn 12 Apr 2022
NZ releases oil reserves, MPs put on Russia's blacklist
Economy

NZ releases oil reserves, MPs put on Russia's blacklist

Energy minister Megan Woods said NZ will release 483,000 barrels from its emergency oil stocks as part of additional action by energy agency member countries.

Ian Llewellyn 08 Apr 2022
Allegro/Gull deal approval another step in Z Energy takeover
Markets

Allegro/Gull deal approval another step in Z Energy takeover

Regulator clears Ampol's sale of Gull to Allegro. 

Ian Llewellyn 08 Apr 2022
Smelter details closure plan as it prepares to stay open
Environment

Smelter details closure plan as it prepares to stay open

A preliminary study released today outlines what steps would be taken to remediate the smelter site if it closes at the end of 2024.

Ian Llewellyn 07 Apr 2022