Energy & Infrastructure
Infrastructure Briefing 2014
BusinessNZ’s Infrastructure briefing outlines key challenges facing the sector and recommendations that will help to foster much-needed growth.
More transparent electricity pricing likely
More transparent electricity pricing may be an outcome of this year’s election, following a rare attack of political agreement at a BusinessNZ Energy Council forum yesterday.
Seismic strengthening policy needs rethink
New exemptions from seismic strengthening requirements show the policy is inconsistent and unnecessary, says BusinessNZ.
Catch 22 for new industry?
The Environmental Protection Authority has turned down an application by Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd to start a new industry in the Exclusive Economic Zone off the coast of Taranaki.
More sophisticated approach than carbon tax needed
The business community is disappointed by the Green Party carbon tax policy, saying it would not be good for communities, bringing potential loss of jobs and industry.
Parties must stand up and be counted on RMA
In the election campaign period all political parties should be clear about what they would do about the Resource Management Act, says BusinessNZ.
National earthquake standards unaffordable for some communities
A policy requiring buildings to be demolished or upgraded to national earthquake standards is excessive and could be unaffordable for some communities, says BusinessNZ.
New energy efficiency initiatives on target
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcome this morning’s announcements from the Hon. Simon Bridges, Minister of Energy and Resources, targeting business sustainability initiatives.
Oil & gas block offer good for business and communities
BusinessNZ says today’s announcement by the Government that designated blocks of land and sea are being made available to international companies for petroleum exploration is a welcome signal for investment in our economy.
NZ ranks third in International Index of Energy Security Risk
New Zealand has been ranked third for energy security amongst the top 25 energy users in the world.
We’re at tipping point – world energy leader to visit New Zealand
New Zealand is about to get a prime opportunity to hear the truth about the world’s energy situation as Christoph Frei, Secretary General of the World Energy Council (WEC) visits our shores on 5-7 March.