13 Sep 2024

Mill closures put spotlight on power prices, profits and planning

From Focus on Politics, 5:56 pm on 13 September 2024

Two mill closures in the central North Island this week leave at least 230 people out of work, devastating the local economy. Much of the blame has been placed on power prices and the gentailers raking in big profits. Political Reporter Russell Palmer looks into how the government responded and what the Electricity Authority plans to do next time there's a dry year.