21 Aug 2024

Does NZ need a nationwide power conservation campaign?

From Checkpoint, 5:08 pm on 21 August 2024

Is Aotearoa in an energy crisis and do we need a nationwide power conservation campaign? Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones met with the industry regulator, the Electricty Authority earlier to get some answers to those very questions. It's hot on the heels of Winstone Pulp international anouncing it shutting two mills in the Ruapehu District infefinitely due to skyrocketing power price, meaning about 200 jobs will go, Minister Shane Jones speaks to Lisa Owen.