Energy & Infrastructure

Hydrogen and economic issues top of mind for NZ energy executives The sixth annual New Zealand Energy Issues Map below shows energy executives grappling with the potential of hydrogen fuel, along with economic issues including New Zealand’s emerging climate framework. The issues map identifies hydrogen as one of this year’s...

Infrastructure Commission welcomed BusinessNZ says the establishment of the new Infrastructure Commission will help overcome current infrastructure problems in New Zealand. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says there’s a need for greater investment in infrastructure and for better alignment of infrastructure demand and supply. “We are again in a situation where...

Electricity pricing options The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) has welcomed options published today by the Electricity Price Review Panel. BEC Chair David Caygill said the Review had provided a thorough and careful review of issues and options for improvement in electricity pricing. “The Review has investigated concerns about how prices...

Greens’ electricity policy improved Greens’ electricity policy improved BusinessNZ has welcomed the Greens’ electricity policy announced today. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it is a big turnaround from the party’s policy at the last election, which would have introduced state control of electricity pricing and driven private investment out...