Electricity Prices
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Responsibility for keeping the lights on to 'sit squarely with the electricity sector,' Energy Minister Simeon Brown says, with plans for LNG import terminal pushing forward, albeit it won't be funded by a levy on power bills
9th Jun 26, 8:10am
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Responsibility for keeping the lights on to 'sit squarely with the electricity sector,' Energy Minister Simeon Brown says, with plans for LNG import terminal pushing forward, albeit it won't be funded by a levy on power bills
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Gentailer crackdown: Electricity Authority moves to level the playing field in the electricity market between the so-called gentailers and other retail competitors
26th May 26, 10:25am
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Gentailer crackdown: Electricity Authority moves to level the playing field in the electricity market between the so-called gentailers and other retail competitors
Government still looking at developing an LNG import terminal, with Energy Minister Simeon Brown saying it'll take into account the Middle East conflict as part of any final decisions
12th May 26, 5:06pm
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Government still looking at developing an LNG import terminal, with Energy Minister Simeon Brown saying it'll take into account the Middle East conflict as part of any final decisions
New Zealand’s economy is recovering gradually but global turbulence, unemployment, 'subdued' net migration and high electricity prices are impacting momentum, an OECD economic survey report says
7th May 26, 1:00pm
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New Zealand’s economy is recovering gradually but global turbulence, unemployment, 'subdued' net migration and high electricity prices are impacting momentum, an OECD economic survey report says
The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices
28th Apr 26, 3:02pm
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The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices
Annual inflation 3.1% in March quarter, with electricity leading the way. Rent rise lowest in 16 years, petrol price rises show up for March quarterly rate
21st Apr 26, 11:08am
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Annual inflation 3.1% in March quarter, with electricity leading the way. Rent rise lowest in 16 years, petrol price rises show up for March quarterly rate
Energy Minister Simon Watts reiterates that an LNG import terminal procurement process is on track
31st Mar 26, 4:03pm
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Energy Minister Simon Watts reiterates that an LNG import terminal procurement process is on track
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casts doubt over whether plans to build a LNG import terminal will definitely go ahead
30th Mar 26, 12:47pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casts doubt over whether plans to build a LNG import terminal will definitely go ahead
‘We remain on track’: The Government isn’t considering putting a pause on its plans to build a LNG import terminal, Energy Minister Simon Watts says
26th Mar 26, 10:13am
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‘We remain on track’: The Government isn’t considering putting a pause on its plans to build a LNG import terminal, Energy Minister Simon Watts says
Heated exchange in Parliament over the Government’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) plan comes as global prices surge amid escalating conflict in the Middle East
4th Mar 26, 6:20pm
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Heated exchange in Parliament over the Government’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) plan comes as global prices surge amid escalating conflict in the Middle East
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The Government shortlists proposals to import LNG in Taranaki with plans to sign a contract by mid-year, Energy Minister Simon Watts says
9th Feb 26, 4:00pm
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The Government shortlists proposals to import LNG in Taranaki with plans to sign a contract by mid-year, Energy Minister Simon Watts says
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Annual inflation rises to 3.1% in the December quarter - with electricity, rent, local government rates continuing to drive the increase
23rd Jan 26, 11:00am
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Annual inflation rises to 3.1% in the December quarter - with electricity, rent, local government rates continuing to drive the increase
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ASB economist warns CPI inflation may have ended 2025 above 3% as food prices rise and strong electricity and gas price rises continue, according to Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes
16th Jan 26, 11:13am
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ASB economist warns CPI inflation may have ended 2025 above 3% as food prices rise and strong electricity and gas price rises continue, according to Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes
'Open electricity' to offer greater competition and choice for consumers from September, government says
12th Jan 26, 11:02am
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'Open electricity' to offer greater competition and choice for consumers from September, government says
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Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies
19th Aug 25, 11:27am
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Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies