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The return of the EV feebate
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The return of the EV feebate

Govt looks at how to phase out the internal combustion engine and gas-guzzling cars.

Ian Llewellyn 14 May 2021
Job losses, closures likely as power prices hurt industry
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Job losses, closures likely as power prices hurt industry

Power prices are so high for some it's better business to on-sell electricity rather than operate, the Major Electricity Users' Group says.

Ian Llewellyn 14 May 2021
Meridian: $10b to get to 100% renewable electricity
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Meridian: $10b to get to 100% renewable electricity

Newly committed wind and geothermal projects will move the system to 90% renewable over the next few years in a business as usual case.

Ian Llewellyn 12 May 2021
$74m saving from govt's contactless card fee cap
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$74m saving from govt's contactless card fee cap

Retail Payments Systems Bill will cap merchant fees for Paywave and contactless credit and debit transactions.

Staff reporters 12 May 2021