Energy
Lake Onslow hydro project: Pros and cons
Hydrologist Earl Bardsley joins Lynn to explain how the hydro project proposal for Lake Onslow would work and what benefits it could bring, as well as concerns over biodiversity. Audio
Hydro scheme for Lake Onslow doesn't make sense
The Sustainable Energy Forum says investigating a hydro scheme in an Otago lake doesn't make much sense. The government has announced a 30-million-dollar investigation into options which would make… Audio
Engineer explains how 'pumped hydro' scheme could work
Engineers are enthusiastic about a proposal to find out whether pumped hydro storage could help reduce the country's reliance on fossil-fuelled power plants.
Yesterday, the government announced a… Audio
Pumped hydro may result in 'biggest infrastructure project since the 1980s'
The government is injecting $30 million into an investigation that may lead to 100 percent renewable electricity generation.
James Shaw says Kiwibank, not ministers should decide on investors
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says Kiwibank's decision to stop doing business with companies dealing in fossil fuels is the right one. Audio
Ardern launches new energy centre: 'Its time has come'
Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern has swept through Taranaki today to launch the new energy centre and announce $48m for infrastructure.
National New Energy Centre opens in Taranaki
A long awaited new energy centre has been officially opened in Taranaki today. Co-director of the MacDiarmid Institute Professor Justin Hodgkiss talks to Jesse about why the centre and it's goals. Audio
What happens to the electricity sector when Tiwai Point closes
The closure of Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter will mean a "fundamental shift" for NZ's electricity market, so what does the industry and experts think will happen?
Southland mayor Gary Tong on Tiwai Point closure
Rio Tinto has announced it has started planning for the wind-down of operations and the eventual closure of the Tiwai Point Aluminum Smelter.
Rio Tinto says the business is no longer viable given… Audio
Rio Tinto announces plans to close Tiwai Point smelter
Rio Tinto has announced it intends to wind down operations at the NZ Aluminium Smelter, best known as the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in just over a year's time.
In a statement to the Australian… Audio
Battle to take land for $40m power line reaches Appeal Court
Top Energy's long-running battle to build a $40 million power line from Kerikeri to Kaitaia has reached the Court of Appeal.
Electricity watchdog upholds trading complaint
An Electricity Authority investigation has found more water was spilled from hydro dams than needed for 15 days last December, which ultimately led to higher power prices for customers. The… Audio
International investor partners with NZ hydrogen company
Taranaki hydrogen company, Hiringa Energy, and global trading and investment enterprise, Mitsui & Co have signed a strategic alliance to jointly pursue commercial hydrogen-related projects in New…
Small power companies making customers happiest
Small power companies have achieved top marks in Consumer New Zealand's latest satisfaction survey of the sector.
But two major players are at the bottom of the rankings.
Just 43 percent of… Audio
Aurora Energy upgrade will now cost $383 million
Aurora Energy has cut its proposed network upgrade spending in response to Covid-19, only retaining spending that it says is "absolutely necessary".
Fairer prices, lower emissions with power grid changes - Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority says planned changes to the way the national power grid is paid for should have only modest impact on consumer and business power bills.
It's unveiled a new user-pays based… Audio
Coffee linked to lower body fat in women
Dr. Katherine Black joins the show to discuss the latest in coffee research, including the finding that women who get a caffeine fix two or three times a day have less body fat than those who drink… Audio
Offshore wind farm proponents warned surf breaks will be protected
Proponents of an idea to build massive offshore wind farms off the coast of Taranaki are being warned its surf breaks will soon be protected and cannot be disturbed.
Taranaki wind farm proponents warned not to disturb surf breaks
Proponents of an idea to build massive offshore windfarms off the coast of Taranaki are being warned its internationally-renowned surf breaks are protected and cannot be disturbed.
A Venture Taranaki… Audio
Oil tanker off Taranaki poses spill risk that could cost taxpayers
Taxpayers could end up liable if a ship anchored off Taranaki spills any of its 40,000 barrels worth of crude oil.
