Energy
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 28 August 2025
In today's episode, Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation; The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost… Audio
Stories from Our Changing World: What powers New Zealand?
Time for Our Changing World, and we're catching up with Claire Concannon, who has been looking into the different energy sources New Zealand, and what this might look like in the future. Audio
Farming crops for biogas production
Farmers could help drive the biogas industry as demand grows for greener alternatives to LPG and fossil fuels.
'They suggested we wear more clothes': Households hit with huge power bills
A woman who was told by a power company that she should put on more clothes is just one of hundreds of Kiwis who told RNZ they are struggling with power bills this winter. Audio
Families struggle as power and gas prices up
Winter is traditionally a rough time of year for power bills, but this year they're hitting some families extra hard. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Inside a gas-hungry business facing soaring energy bills
As the natural gas supply dwindles, a glasshouse tomato grower fears for its future, and the future of growing food in New Zealand
The industry-killing crisis
As the natural gas supply dwindles, a glasshouse tomato grower fears for its future, and the future of growing food in New Zealand Audio
Gas 'crisis' warning again as supply falling faster than expected
Consumption of natural gas dropped to its lowest level since 2011 last year, and MBIE is warning that gas supply may be falling faster than previously expected.
Drones could cut lines charges for Aucklanders' power bills
Drones will be used to check on what is needed before linesman head up power poles.
Govt looks to expand geothermal strategy in Taupo region
Dan Hutchinson reports on the neighbourhood around Taupo, where there's a boil water notice in the suburb of Mapara Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot… Audio
Electricity Authority 'not totally a chocolate teapot', Shane Jones says
The associate energy minister has previously been heavily critical of the authority, but is pleased by its move to make energy more affordable. Audio
Energy Minister on push to boost competition in sector
The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Electricity Authority to force generators to offer same prices to all retailers
New moves from the Electricity Authority will force generators to offer the same prices to every retailer. Octopus Energy chief operating officer Margaret Cooney spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Electricity Authority announces more moves to boost competition
The big four electricity producers are to be required to offer power on the wholesale market to independent retailers to level the playing field.
New energy pricing rule will level playing field - Minister
The new rule requires generators to offer the same price to all retailers and cannot offer discounts, including to themselves.
Thinking about solar? Here are questions to ask
The first step is making sure your roof is suitable, says the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.
Solar to play a key role in transition away from gas: Report
The country's facing a gas crisis, with more and more businesses struggling to access supply, or struggling to afford it. Westpac Industry Economist Paul Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Contact Energy reports 41 boost in profit
It was boosted by a strong lift in geothermal generation, as well as improved sales and customer numbers.
Businesses call for government help in the face of soaring gas prices
Rising gas prices mean some businesses are re-assessing their futures, and how many people they can afford to employ. Audio
