Geoff Bertram
Expert Feature: Let's talk energy
Time for our expert feature. Today we're looking at energy. That is electricity, petrol, oil and all the fuels that make the modern word run. The expert we'll be putting talking to is Geoff Bertram… Audio
Economist on energy infrastructure
An economist says electricity demand will grow and energy companies should have been investing in infrastructure much earlier avoid the current crisis. Dr Geoff Bertram spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Low hydro storage affecting power prices: Economist
An economist says the big energy generating retailers rely on low hydro lake levels to push up power prices, and their profits. Victoria University economist Geoff Bertram spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Power generators make more money when burning coal
An energy commentator says power generators - or gen-tailers - make more money when they're burning coal. That's created a perverse incentive which is blocking new renewable power projects. Last year… Audio
Power to the people - How to solve our dry year woes
Following on from yesterday's story about the low hydro lake levels and soaring electricity prices, Kathryn talks to energy analyst Geoff Bertram and consulting engineer Bryan Leyland about the… Audio
Tiwai Point, is reducing its energy consumption
The country's largest electricity user, Tiwai Point, is reducing its energy consumption in a bid to ensure there is security of supply for the country. Audio
The Case for a Modern Debt Jubilee
As the global economy spirals post-coronavirus and many people can no longer pay their debts or are being forced to take out new ones, is it time to wipe the slate clean? Two Cents Worth considers the… Audio
Who will pay for the COVID-19 crisis response packages?
The question of how the COVID-19 crisis response package is funded in the future looms large. Institute of Government and Polciy Studies at Victoria University associate professor, Geoff Bertram talks… Audio
Economist critical of data used to determine Cooks 'developed'
A New Zealand economist is critical of the data the OECD has used to determine the Cook Islands is a developed nation. Audio
The climate change debate
Economist Geoff Bertram and Climate Scientist James Renwick on what they claim is the government's stifling of climate change debate. Audio
The Piketty Phenomenon
French economist Thomas Piketty sparked global debate with his proposals around taxing wealth and improving income equality. Piketty's thesis is contained in the bestselling book Capital in the… Audio
Report: Current power market better than Labour/Greens proposal
Power prices aren't transparent enough and too little has been done to tackle hardship for people whose homes are too cold and damp. Audio
Trade deal opponents rubbish claims of economic gains
Opponents of a Pacific-wide trade deal have rubbished the promised economic gains from any agreement, arguing they've been wildly overstated. Audio
The implications of the Labour-Green electricity policy
Would the Labour/Greens policy bring down electricity prices and affect new generation investment? Audio
Government won't rule out bailout for Solid Energy
With Mark Ford - Chair of Solid Energy. Patrick McManus - Mayor of the Buller District Council. Dr Geoff Bertram - a Senior Associate at the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies at Victoria… Audio
Conservation and Energy ministers to have equal say on mining
The Minister for Energy and the Conservation Minister will have an equal say over whether mining projects need to go out for public consultation under new legislation now making its way through… Audio
Asset sale price on weak footing, says analyst
The Government is expected to announce today how it plans to proceed with the sale of Might River Power. Audio
Solid Energy Cost Cutting
Hundreds of jobs threatened by Solid Energy's cost-cutting - what is the future for the SOE? Ged O'Connell is the EPMU Assistant National Secretary responsible for Mining and Energy, and economist Dr… Audio
Warning over West Coast mining boom
An economist is warning of the dangers of a mining boom on the West Coast of the South Island. Audio
