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Three wind farms and nine solar panel projects to be put to a consenting panel for fast-track approval under emergency law
7th Aug 23, 6:01pm
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Three wind farms and nine solar panel projects to be put to a consenting panel for fast-track approval under emergency law
Political parties' energy spokespeople speak at election forum on energy policies with red tape and the need to reduce fossil fuel consumption being major concerns
31st Jul 23, 11:39am
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Political parties' energy spokespeople speak at election forum on energy policies with red tape and the need to reduce fossil fuel consumption being major concerns
New research indicates geothermal energy could make a big contribution to electricity needs
25th Jul 23, 4:06pm
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New research indicates geothermal energy could make a big contribution to electricity needs
Using green banks to solve America’s affordable housing crisis and climate change at the same time
20th Jul 23, 7:43am
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Using green banks to solve America’s affordable housing crisis and climate change at the same time
Natural gas reserves drop below 10 years' supply, MBIE says, leading to a comparison between the NZ situation and the war hit European energy scenario
17th Jul 23, 10:44am
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Natural gas reserves drop below 10 years' supply, MBIE says, leading to a comparison between the NZ situation and the war hit European energy scenario
Kevin Trenberth on why we can expect a steep climb in temperature this year and next
12th Jul 23, 10:50am
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Kevin Trenberth on why we can expect a steep climb in temperature this year and next
Murray Grimwood looks at the importance of knowledge, education and critical thinking in a finite world
10th Jul 23, 2:24pm
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Murray Grimwood looks at the importance of knowledge, education and critical thinking in a finite world
We could need 6 times more of the minerals used for renewables and batteries. How can we avoid a huge increase in mining impacts?
29th Jun 23, 1:01pm
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We could need 6 times more of the minerals used for renewables and batteries. How can we avoid a huge increase in mining impacts?
So far in 2023 electricity supply has run uncomfortably close to the safety margin almost as often as it did for the whole of last year, which is putting the electricity industry on edge
26th Jun 23, 11:27am
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So far in 2023 electricity supply has run uncomfortably close to the safety margin almost as often as it did for the whole of last year, which is putting the electricity industry on edge
Gareth Vaughan on the challenge of energy transitions, whether the Fed's inflation fight is over, a consumer watchdog's AI warning, commuting to work by plane & the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
17th Jun 23, 9:00am
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Gareth Vaughan on the challenge of energy transitions, whether the Fed's inflation fight is over, a consumer watchdog's AI warning, commuting to work by plane & the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says decarbonising the economy will be expensive but pumped hydro is a positive idea
16th Jun 23, 11:34am
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Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says decarbonising the economy will be expensive but pumped hydro is a positive idea
The Commerce Commission is reviewing the way it sets prices for electric lines companies and other monopolies, any change could ease investment limitations on decarbonising energy
14th Jun 23, 11:45am
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The Commerce Commission is reviewing the way it sets prices for electric lines companies and other monopolies, any change could ease investment limitations on decarbonising energy
Kevin Trenberth says El Niño combined with global warming means big changes for New Zealand’s weather
13th Jun 23, 1:40pm
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Kevin Trenberth says El Niño combined with global warming means big changes for New Zealand’s weather
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Mercury Energy fined for telling people to pay termination fee when it was not needed
25th May 23, 10:54am
Mercury Energy fined for telling people to pay termination fee when it was not needed
NZ’s gas problem: phasing out natural gas in homes demands affordable alternatives first, John Tookey says
25th May 23, 10:07am
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NZ’s gas problem: phasing out natural gas in homes demands affordable alternatives first, John Tookey says
Budget 2023/24 - Summary of all spending plans
20th May 23, 10:00am
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Budget 2023/24 - Summary of all spending plans
The Government wants an EV charging station in every settlement with more than 2000 people as it also eyes large EV hubs
18th May 23, 2:27pm
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The Government wants an EV charging station in every settlement with more than 2000 people as it also eyes large EV hubs
Calls for faster decision making on a new scheme to support renewable electricity have been joined by the Electricity Authority
16th May 23, 3:30pm
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Calls for faster decision making on a new scheme to support renewable electricity have been joined by the Electricity Authority
Murray Grimwood assesses a recent Victoria University debate that pitted green growth against degrowth & sees difficult times ahead
15th May 23, 2:40pm
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Murray Grimwood assesses a recent Victoria University debate that pitted green growth against degrowth & sees difficult times ahead
August 2021 power outage leads to a big penalty imposed on Transpower after its actions were found remiss
8th May 23, 4:51pm
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August 2021 power outage leads to a big penalty imposed on Transpower after its actions were found remiss
NIWA's Craig Stevens on why New Zealand's looking offshore for future renewable energy
17th Apr 23, 4:48pm
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NIWA's Craig Stevens on why New Zealand's looking offshore for future renewable energy
In a world of overlapping emergencies, more shocks are sure to come. Policymakers need to be prepared to react before the next one unleashes widespread inflation again. Interest rate hikes are not the answer
29th Mar 23, 10:18am
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In a world of overlapping emergencies, more shocks are sure to come. Policymakers need to be prepared to react before the next one unleashes widespread inflation again. Interest rate hikes are not the answer
Murray Grimwood argues it's time for some serious systems thinking, making sense of a complex world by looking at it in terms of wholes and relationships rather than by splitting it into silos
2nd Mar 23, 12:43pm
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Murray Grimwood argues it's time for some serious systems thinking, making sense of a complex world by looking at it in terms of wholes and relationships rather than by splitting it into silos
Productivity Commission to probe NZ's supply chain resilience at the same time the Ministry of Transport develops national supply chain strategy
28th Feb 23, 11:00am
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Productivity Commission to probe NZ's supply chain resilience at the same time the Ministry of Transport develops national supply chain strategy
Forecasts for 2022, from inflation to Ukraine, were generally off the mark. So in a world of deep uncertainty, what might surprise in 2023?
17th Dec 22, 10:15am
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Forecasts for 2022, from inflation to Ukraine, were generally off the mark. So in a world of deep uncertainty, what might surprise in 2023?