Energy Crunch

The latest on New Zealand's energy supply issue.

Methanex deal, rain bring wholesale power price relief
Markets

Methanex deal, rain bring wholesale power price relief

There is currently enough stored energy in the system to get through the winter.

Ian Llewellyn 21 May 2025
Transpower to keep NZ's only gas trading platform
Markets

Transpower to keep NZ's only gas trading platform

After a year of debate, Transpower reverses on gas trading position.

Ian Llewellyn 19 May 2025
Dwindling gas supply will bite industrial users
Energy

Dwindling gas supply will bite industrial users

There is not enough gas to meet demand, some will miss out.

Ian Llewellyn 19 May 2025
Foundry may close because of gas shortage
Energy

Foundry may close because of gas shortage

Glucina Alloys says it can’t afford the $800k to go electric.

Maria Slade 15 May 2025


Ian Llewellyn
Ian Llewellyn

News Editor

Ian is a journalist with more than 30 years' experience working in NZ and the UK. This has included radio, newspapers, and agencies with time also as a ministerial advisor and press secretary. Experience in the Press Gallery includes reporting for the Independent Business Weekly and more than 10 years with the New Zealand Press Association.

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