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Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry

Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017

Power / Energy

Greens launch plan for cheaper, cleaner electricity

Households could get relief from power bills as the Greens propose NZD $112 million in winter payments and a 2030 renewable target.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 23rd Apr 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

NZ power companies ignoring Solar tech, consumers pay the price

Emerging technologies in the electricity and transport sectors are being stifled by outdated policies and signals from power companies, says SEANZ.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016

DataCentre infrastructure

Flick Electric: Disrupting the retail energy industry with price transparency and great service

Flick disrupts power industry with customer-centric approach, offering electricity at wholesale spot price plus commission.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016

DataCentre infrastructure

Philips launches new LED lights

Lighting may only account for around 8% of your electricity bill, but it can still play a part in reducing the amount of electricity you consume.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015

DataCentre infrastructure

Bridges pushes NZ as 'most ready in the world' for electric cars

Transport and Energy Minister Simon Bridges has officials investigating ways to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles, although is ruling out inc.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015

Power / Energy

Geothermal exit, dry weather wallop Mighty River earnings

Electricity generator and retailer Mighty River Power declared a massive drop in earnings for the six months to Dec.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015

Power / Energy

Trustpower committed to Australian renewables projects

Tauranga-based electricity company Trustpower says it remains committed to its renewable energy projects in Australia, in spite of the uncertainty.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014

Unified Communications

Vector cleared to buy Meridian's Arc metering business

Vector, the Auckland electricity and telecommunications lines company, has been cleared to by Meridian Energy's Arc Innovations metering business.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014

Power / Energy

Vector completes 150km fibre loop

Vector has completed a 150km fibre loop as part of Transpower's national grid upgrade, enhancing electricity flow monitoring and control between substations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2010

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Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back

Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016

DataCentre infrastructure

Vector chair Stiassny calls for regulatory change to incentivise electricity innovation

Michael Stiassny, chairman of Auckland lines company Vector, says current regulation doesn't incentivise the electricity sector to foster new technolo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015