Category: energy
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 14 October 2026
Net migration gain more than doubles as August visitor arrivals near pre-pandemic level; NZX 50 edges higher
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsEnergyReal Estate NZ Economic Pulsenet migrationvisitor arrivalsStats NZNZX 50Fletcher BuildingMercury NZNZ dollarRBNZselected price indexesNZX
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New Zealand Extends 550,000-Barrel Strategic Diesel Reserve to August 2027
New Zealand extends its Marsden Point strategic diesel reserve deal with Z Energy until August 2027, citing global uncertainty and fuel security, with storage funded by $21.6 million.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyGeneral PoliticsEconomyTradeMiddle East diesel reserveMarsden PointZ EnergyNicola WillisShane Jonesfuel securityNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #22 | 14 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Ministry of Justice awards Rotorua Law Courts demolition package as public-sector buyers confirm battery storage and school pool shade suppliers
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergyEducationLegalTransportation NZ public-sector procurementGETSMinistry of JusticeRotorua Law CourtsNaylor Love NorthNew Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy SciencePowerServ Limitedbattery energy storage systemMinistry of EducationGolden Bay High SchoolShade Systems NZ LimitedNelson College for GirlsNew Plymouth District CouncilHealth New ZealandInland RevenueWatercareTauranga City CouncilNapier City Councilcontract awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Man Charged Following Series of EV Charger Thefts in Christchurch
A 26-year-old Christchurch man faces five counts of theft over $2,000 after police allege he cut and stole EV charging cables, disrupting users and costing network providers.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationEnergy New Zealand PoliceChristchurchEV charger theftCanterbury Rural PoliceInspector Peter CooperChristchurch District CourtCrime Stoppers
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TENDERS & AWARDS #20 | 12 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Four substantial public-sector opportunities not included in the weekend deadline lists close today, led by a joint KiwiRail, Auckland Transport and Greater Wellington search for a renewable electricity agreement covering an existing 98.2 GWh annual load.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyTransportationEducationReal EstateEnvironment TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceKiwiRailAuckland TransportGreater Wellington Regional CouncilVirtual Power Purchasing AgreementVPPANew Plymouth District CouncilRogan Street signalisationWellington City CouncilHUP2quantity surveyingMinistry of EducationGlenorchy Schoolschool bus servicesGETSpublic-sector procurementtenders
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Labour and Greens Attack ACT's Fiscal Plan as Seymour Denies Disability Cuts
ACT says its plan cuts debt by $12.4 billion with no new taxes, while Labour's Barbara Edmonds warns of $9.5 billion in cuts and 48,000 more people out of work.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial IssuesEnergyBusinessFinancial Markets New Zealand Labour PartyBarbara EdmondsNational PartyACT Partyspending cutssuperannuationdisability supportDavid SeymourACT New ZealandFiscal PlanJobseeker SupportCarbon Tax RefundQiulae WongGreen PartyChlöe SwarbrickKiwiSaverdisabled peopleChristopher Luxonpublic service cutsNew Zealand electiongovernment debttax cuts
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Labour Pushes Cost of Living Plan as National and ACT Accuse It of Rewriting History
Labour says a typical Auckland family with two children pays $6,302 more a year under National, while National says Labour's $18 billion of unfunded promises would cost households $2,263 a year in extra tax.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyOther PartiesLabour PartyElectionGeneral PoliticsFinancial MarketsSocial IssuesTransportationEmployment and LaborEnergyEducationAgricultureHealth David SeymourACT New Zealandcost of livinginflationReserve BankKiwiSaverSimeon BrownNew Zealand National PartyNew Zealand Labour PartyOfficial Cash RateFamilyBoostNZ National PartyKieran McAnultyChristopher LuxonNational Partyelection campaignAucklandprescription chargesChris HipkinsWinston Peterspublic transport faresCost of Living Action PlanMedicardfuel taxschool lunchesFederated Farmersrural school busesGreg Andersonfarmingfuel tax freeze
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TENDERS & AWARDS #18 | 10 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened a nationwide procurement for the ongoing supply of newly designed 2WD and 4WD Type 1 pumping appliances, the strongest new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEducationHealthEnergyBanking TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceFire and Emergency New ZealandType 1 pumping appliancesDargaville High SchoolTangaroa CollegeHealth New ZealandCommunity Glaucoma Follow-up ServicesAuckland TransportDepartment of ConservationKiwiRailMBIENZ Government ProcurementGETStenders
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Home Support Workers Struggle as Petrol Hits Record $3.88 a Litre
PSA says 23,000 home support workers fund their own cars on near-minimum wages as petrol hits $3.88 a litre, with the promised mileage rate review still outstanding.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEnergyLegalEconomy Home support workersPetrol pricesPublic Service Association Te Pukenga Here Tikanga MahiMileage rateFleur FitzsimonsSimeon BrownEmployment Relations Authority
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New Zealand Completes Biggest RMA National Direction Overhaul, Cutting Costs for Electricity and Telecom Networks
New Zealand finalises 16 RMA national direction instruments, introducing new standards for electricity networks and telecommunications facilities expected to save $40m-$50m in consenting costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnergyComputers and InternetEnvironmentLegal Chris BishopResource Management ActNew Zealand GovernmentNational Environmental StandardsElectricity Network ActivitiesTelecommunication FacilitiesRMA Reform
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ACT Unveils Mining Policy to Cut Power Bills and Boost Regional Jobs
ACT's Simon Court announces a five-point mining policy in Greymouth, promising cheaper power, regional jobs and faster approvals while protecting high-value conservation land.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessOther PartiesEnergyEnvironmentEconomyEmployment and Labor ACT New ZealandSimon Courtmining policyWest Coast Minerals ForumGreymouthenergy securityEmissions Trading Scheme
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Greenpeace Publishes Timeline of Three Years of Luxon Government Environmental Rollbacks
Russel Norman's week-by-week account runs from the cancellation of the NZ Battery Project in December 2023 to the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill passed in September 2026.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegal Greenpeace AotearoaRussel NormanChristopher LuxonNew Zealand environment policyResource Management ActFreshwater pollutionGreenpeaceclimate change policyEmissions Trading Schememethane reduction target
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TENDERS & AWARDS #16 | 8 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
KiwiRail has opened a nationwide bulk-fuel procurement covering an indicative 60 million litres a year across rail, terminal and Interislander operations — the standout new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessFederal GovernmentEnergyTransportationEconomy KiwiRailbulk fuel supplyInterislanderThames-Coromandel District Councilstormwater renewalQueenstown Lakes District CouncilEely Point boat rampTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamuaccounts-payable integrationKāinga OraIntegrated Housing Maintenance ServicesDunedin City CouncilThree Waters pipeline renewalsNZ public-sector procurementGETS tenderstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit Record Highs as Government Report Warns of Worsening Impacts
New Zealand's latest State of the Climate Report shows record greenhouse gas concentrations, 1.36C of warming and shrinking glaciers, while Greenpeace accuses the Government of policies that increase pollution.
EnvironmentClimate ChangePolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEnergyTransportationSocial Issues State of the Climate ReportGreenpeace Aotearoagreenhouse gas emissionsmethaneBaring HeadGreenpeace
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One News NZ Leaders’ Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 6 of 7
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Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeEnergyAgriculture 1News Leaders' DebateChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsAI regulationcopyrightintellectual propertyprivacydata centresconservation land miningbottom trawlingagricultural emissionsETSnet zero 2050renewable energyLNG import terminalNew Zealand politicsclimate policyenvironment policyfull transcript
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Labour Pledges Cheaper Car Repairs and Fuel Price Crackdown for Kiwi Drivers
Labour promises right to repair, weekly fuel price reporting, a three-year fuel tax freeze and more competition at the pump ahead of the election.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyEconomyElectionEnergy New Zealand Labour PartyChris HipkinsArena Williamsfuel pricesright to repairCommerce Commissioncost of living
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Motu Move Ticketing Launches in Canterbury as Auckland Councillors Push Back on Fast-Track Housing
National ticketing system Motu Move fully launches in Canterbury, Auckland leaders draft a bill to remove greenfield housing from fast-track laws, and City Rail Link searches surge.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustraliaUSAState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEnergyEurope Motu MoveNational Ticketing SolutionChris BishopCanterburyAucklandCity Rail Linkfast-track legislationTransport
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All Aboard Aotearoa to Launch 'Better Moves' Transport Model, Arguing Driving Less Beats Electrifying Alone
Charity All Aboard Aotearoa says shifting away from car dependency could avoid hundreds of billions in vehicle costs over 50 years, as it prepares to launch its Better Moves transport model in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyTransportationSocial Issues All Aboard AotearoaBetter MovesTim Adriaansenmode shiftelectric vehiclesAotearoa New ZealandTāmaki MakaurauAucklandTransport
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Green Party Unveils Transport Plan to Combat Fossil Fuel Crisis
Green Party promises free fares for children, students and Community Service Card holders, a $2 adult fare cap, mass rapid transit and new intercity rail to fight the fossil fuel crisis.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationEnvironmentClimate ChangeOther PartiesEnergySocial Issues Green PartyChlöe SwarbrickJulie Anne Genterpublic transportfossil fuel crisisrailElection
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Labour Slams National's Energy Plan as 'Absolute Fizzer'
Labour energy spokesperson Megan Woods says National has had three years to cut power bills but is offering only reviews, deregulation and excuses instead of relief for struggling households.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyEnvironment New Zealand Labour PartyMegan WoodsSimeon BrownNational Partyenergy policyelectricity pricesSolarSaverElection
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National Unveils Nine-Point Energy Plan to Cut Power Bills
National's Simeon Brown says Electrify NZ 2.0 will boost supply and competition to make power more affordable, while warning Labour would bring back the oil and gas ban.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEnergyEconomyElectionEnvironment Simeon BrownNational PartyElectrify NZ 2.0energy planpower billsChris HipkinsNZ National Party
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Federated Farmers Back National's Electrify NZ 2.0, Citing Energy Costs
Federated Farmers endorse National's Electrify NZ 2.0, saying energy is a major election concern for farmers who want simpler rules to sell solar power to any buyer.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyElectionAgricultureEnvironment Federated FarmersElectrify NZ 2.0Greg Andersonsolar energyrenewable energyenergy policyfarming
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TENDERS & AWARDS #12 | 2 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has opened a substantial Whakatāne flood-protection package, while new public-sector work spans solar generation, water treatment, specialist construction, council regulatory services and farm biosecurity.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentEnergyEducationTransportationAgriculture NZ public-sector procurementtenderscontract awardsBay of Plenty Regional CouncilWhakatāne flood protectionUniversity of Waikato solarEarth Sciences New ZealandWhangārei District CouncilWaipā District CouncilBiosecurity New ZealandNZTAMinistry of EducationŌpōtiki District CouncilHealth New ZealandWellington City CouncilREANNZCrown Infrastructure DeliveryHorizons Regional CouncilTENDERS & AWARDS
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Enzed Energy Lodges Second Petroleum Permit Bid for Toutouwai Prospect
Enzed Energy has applied for a second petroleum exploration permit, targeting the Toutouwai prospect in the offshore Taranaki Basin, as New Zealand opens a three-month competitive process.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentEconomyFederal Government Enzed EnergyToutouwai prospectTaranaki BasinShane Jonespetroleum exploration permitNew Zealand Petroleum and Mineralsnatural gasNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand's Planning Act and Natural Environment Act Receive Royal Assent
New Zealand's Planning Act and Natural Environment Act become law, replacing the Resource Management Act 1991 and beginning a transition to a new planning system.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentLegalReal EstateEnergy Planning ActNatural Environment ActResource Management ActChris BishopSimon CourtRMA ReformNew Zealand Government
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 30 September 2026
Warehouse returns to profit, Meridian commits up to NZ$510m to Waitaki, NZX 50 closes up 1.10%
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsBankingEnergy NZ Economic PulseThe Warehouse GroupMeridian EnergyWaitaki Power StationSkyCityNZX 50New Zealand dollarReserve Bank of New ZealandFisher & Paykel HealthcareAir New Zealandbusiness newsmarketsNZX
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Greens Say PREFU Shows Luxon Government Has Failed on Economic Resilience
Green Party finance spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick says the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update reveals a Government without a plan, warning of more cuts ahead.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyEnergyElection Green PartyChlöe SwarbrickPREFUChristopher LuxonNew Zealand economyfossil fuel subsidiespublic service cuts
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New Zealand Government Announces $1.7 Million Funding to Cut Food Waste and Emissions
Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announces $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste, cutting methane emissions across households, food production and hospitality.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergy Nicola Griggfood wastemethane emissionsWasteMINZNZ Food Waste Champions 12.3 TrustRestaurant Association of New ZealandNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #10 | 30 September 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Find the work. Follow the public money.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyEnvironmentEducationHealthLegal NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersNew Zealand government tendersWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilLittle Waihi Road watermain renewalMaketūEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Authorityelectrolytic hydrogen co-benefits researchCampbells Bay SchoolAuckland school refurbishmentChristchurch City Councilemployee health and wellbeing supportQueenstown Lakes District Councilnatural hazard assessmentTe Kirikiri FranktonWānakaTaupō District CouncilWhareroa wastewater treatment plantHealth New ZealandMiddlemore HospitalEdmund Hillary Buildingtender deadlinesRFxRFPROIRFTtendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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New Zealand Government Announces $1.7 Million Funding Boost to Cut Food Waste and Emissions
Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announces $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste, cutting methane emissions across households, food production and hospitality.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergy Nicola Griggfood wastemethane emissionsWasteMINZNZ Food Waste Champions 12.3 TrustRestaurant Association of New ZealandNew Zealand Government