
Genesis resorts to thermal backup as hydro lake levels fall
Ongoing drought conditions have affected New Zealand hydro-power generation capacity.
Ongoing drought conditions have affected New Zealand hydro-power generation capacity.
Contact's inclusion on the MSCI index is now looking unlikely, Forsyth Barr says.
Meridian has been ordered to pull the ads immediately.
Contact shares have rallied on speculation that it main join a key investment index.
Meridian says Labour's plan for pumped hydro at Lake Onslow would carry big risks.
NZ scientists launch a major project to make climate-friendly 'green' hydrogen a reality.
Dry weather has driven Mercury to reduce its 2021 earnings forecast.
Tax changes mean community trust payout has fallen to $280.
Zero-emission aircraft would help airlines under pressure to clean up their act.
Meridian has lifted its annual net profit by 2 per cent.
The electricity sector is facing a 'black swan' event - Contact CEO Mike Fuge says.
Contact Energy has released is result for the year to June 30.
Contact and Meridian shares have rallied on the back of a Transpower grid upgrade.
Speculation that potline closed during Covid-19 lockdown could be opened in September.
From RMA reform to think big energy projects
An ambitious concept is suddenly being held up as a jobs rich nation building project.
Why hydro storage may not be the answer for NZ's renewable energy aims.
Trustpower has signalled it could take the government to court over planning controls.
It's a challenge for investors as well as power generators.
The task now is to look to the future, not to mourn inevitable closure.
The closure of the Tiwai Point smelter will usher in a new era for NZ's power generators.
Structural review could lead to refinery converted into import terminal, costing jobs.
"We felt that it was a pretty compelling package," Meridian CEO says.
The Southland economy is set to take a major hit.
Meridian's chief executive Neal Barclay says the company will adapt to Tiwai's closure.
Power from Manapouri is much too valuable just to be frittered away.
Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.
New Zealand's power generators were hit hard by Tiwai's closure.
This comes after a strategic review of the business.