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Genesis goes live with Workday in finance overhaul

The new platform should improve reporting and data access across Genesis's operations as it pushes a wider finance transformation and energy transition.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

DevOps

Genesis Energy completes four-month systems overhaul

Thousands of Genesis Energy customers should see faster billing and better service after a compressed four-month overhaul of core systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Customer Relationship Management

New Zealand Loyalty Association launches with national study

New Zealand Loyalty Association debuts to unite brands and launches nation's most comprehensive loyalty study ahead of 2026 summit.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Genesis Energy deploys Databricks to boost AI & data strategy

Genesis Energy will adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to enhance its AI use, boost data management, and train staff in a major digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Fintech

Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home

Genesis and Cogo have launched the Go Electric Calculator, a tool to help New Zealand homes save costs and cut carbon by switching to electric appliances and vehicles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Power / Energy

Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain

Genesis' trial remotely controls hot water heating for 17,000 homes, cutting energy use by 10% and easing peak demands on New Zealand's grid.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Unified Communications

New Zealanders switch providers as broadband & power costs rise

New Zealanders face rising broadband and power costs this winter, prompting a surge in provider switches as households seek to cut bills amid the cost-of-living crisis.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push

Genesis Energy will implement Workday's cloud finance system to support its NZD $1 billion investment in renewables and modernise financial operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance

Genesis Energy partners with Informatica to implement AI-powered data governance, aiming to enhance data quality, streamline operations, and support advanced AI solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

Power / Energy

Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore

Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland's North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Power / Energy

Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ

At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Data Protection

Genesis Energy embraces AI utilisation in Microsoft's Early Access Program

Genesis Energy, New Zealand's leading energy company, has partnered with Microsoft to utilise its AI tools towards combating data privacy and ROI challenges, empowering all employees to drive technological change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Data Analytics

Genesis Energy picks Gentrack's g2.0 for digital transformation boost

Genesis Energy opts for Gentrack's g2.0 to spearhead digital transformation, enhancing customer experiences and retail services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

DataCentre infrastructure

Genesis launches virtual power plant platform

Genesis partners with Karit to create a virtual power plant for customers, allowing them to generate, store, and sell energy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

Waikino School's $10k win turns shipping container into STEM learning hub

Waikino School transforms a $10,000 Genesis grant into a solar-powered STEM hub with a shipping container, featuring a kitchen and 3D printer.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019

Power / Energy

Genesis joins global EV100 initiative

The move will accelerate fleet electrification and could cut emissions, with Genesis already halfway to hybrid or electric light vehicles and adding chargers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019