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FPAs seek end of 'race to the bottom'
Policy

FPAs seek end of 'race to the bottom'

The "race to the bottom" may not be a myth, but are FPAs the solution?

Jem Traylen 22 Jun 2022
Orr 'dancing with forest fairies'
Policy

Orr 'dancing with forest fairies'

Geof Mortlock stressed he doesn’t have a problem with ministers and politicians grappling with issues of Māori economic and social welfare but said such issues are not within the RBNZ’s mandate. 

Jenny Ruth 21 Jun 2022
Gas dilemma: why govt didn't set a phase-out deadline
Policy

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