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Gas Scarcity Starting To Bite - Solutions Urgently Needed
Wed, 8 May 2024 14:27:13 +1200 | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the Government’s growing recognition of the vital role natural gas has in our energy system, and the need to encourage further investment in the sector.More >>
Low Gas Production Threatens Energy Security
Wed, 8 May 2024 06:13:43 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Figures released by the Gas Industry Company show that there was a 12.5 per cent reduction in gas production during 2023, and a 27.8 per cent reduction in gas production in the first three months of this year beyond what was projected.More >>
Water Restrictions Lifted For Majority Of The District
Fri, 3 May 2024 10:08:48 +1200 | Timaru District Council
Water restrictions have been removed for Timaru, Pleasant Point, and Geraldine as of today, with Temuka to remain at Level 1. Drainage and Water Manager Andrew Lester said we have seen a decrease in water demand across in water demand ...More >>
Charging Our Charities To Support Disadvantaged Youths As They Learn To Drive
Wed, 1 May 2024 10:55:18 +1200 | Evnex
An Evnex charity initiative is set to aid disadvantaged youths on Auckland’s North Shore as they learn to drive. More >>
Fast-track Approvals Bill Presents A Serious Risk To New Zealand Exporters
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:17:00 +1200 | Environmental Defence Society
“Our exporters should, therefore, be deeply concerned that the Fast-track Approvals Bill was not assessed for consistency with any of our free trade commitments prior to being introduced to the House,” says Gary Taylor, Chief Executive of the Environmental ...More >>
Minister Welcomes Hydrogen Milestone
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:57:11 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Our Government plans to double the supply of renewable energy which will play an important role in supporting the development of the hydrogen sector. More >>
Coal Rule Changes Welcomed
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:49:47 +1200 | Straterra
The mining industry welcomes the Government’s announcement today that there will be law changes to align coal with other forms of mining, says Straterra chief executive, Josie Vidal.More >>
Expanding Coal Mining In 21st Century An “absurd, Selfish Decision” Says WWF
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:52:44 +1200 | WWF-New Zealand
Resources Minister Shane Jones announced today that the Government will ease the consenting process for setting up new coal mines or expanding existing ones. More >>
Government Throws Coal On The Climate Crisis Fire
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:34:25 +1200 | Green Party
The Government’s policy announced today to ease consenting for coal mining will have a lasting impact across generations. More >>
Shane Jones Throws A Lump Of Coal To The Mining Lobbyists
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:31:48 +1200 | Coal Action Network
Coal Action Network Aotearoa (CANA), the national organisation campaigning for an end to coal mining and coal use, says Resources Minister Shane Jones needs to understand the world has moved on from the industrial revolution, and coal - and siding with ...More >>
RMA Changes To Cut Coal Mining Consent Red Tape
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:29:20 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Resource Management Act will align consenting for coal mining to other forms of mining to reduce barriers that are holding back economic development, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.More >>
Draft Inventory A First Step Towards Review Of Regional Energy Strategy
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 13:16:46 +1200 | Waikato Regional Council
There is also potential for the region to transition from the use of fossil fuels for heat and transport to a combination of increased renewable electricity and biomass/biofuels and biogas.More >>
Natural Hydrogen Resource Should Be Free Of Treaty Claims Entanglement
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 20:04:19 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Mr Jones is seeking to give regulatory certainty for those keen to develop natural, or geological, hydrogen in New Zealand as a potential additional tool to ensure energy resilience.More >>
Submissions Open On Aurora Energy Proposal
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:34:40 +1300 | Dunedin City Council
Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich is encouraging the public to have their say on the Dunedin City Council’s Aurora Energy proposal. More >>
Maritime Union Says Government Investigation Into Fuel Security And Refinery A Good Idea
Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:24:22 +1300 | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says it welcomes the new investigation into the feasibility of reopening the Marsden Point Refinery, announced by Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says the Union ...More >>
Marsden Point Oil Refinery Reopening To Be Investigated In Fuel Security Study
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:26:32 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is investigating the feasibility of reopening the Marsden Point Oil Refinery as part of the Coalition Government’s work on ensuring New Zealand has a secure fuel supply. An investigation into a possible reopening ...More >>
We Need A Plan For The Transition To Renewable Energy
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:26:59 +1300 | Independent Media Institute
The transition to renewable energy is inevitable given the current climate crisis and the fact that fossil fuels are a finite resource. To make the shift, a detailed plan is required to indicate the first steps and anticipate challenges in allocating ...More >>
Commission’s Advice On ETS Settings Tabled
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:11:57 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Recommendations from the Climate Change Commission for New Zealand on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) auction and unit limit settings for the next five years have been tabled in Parliament, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says.More >>
IEA To Address CEP Conference
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:03:30 +1300 | CEPNZ
The head of energy efficiency at the IEA (International Energy Agency), Dr Brian Motherway, will headline the speaker line-up at this year’s CEP conference. The IEA estimates efficiency will deliver 30% of the carbon savings needed worldwide ...More >>
Govt Calls For Energy Sector Support At BEC Breakfast
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:15:29 +1300 | BusinessNZ Energy Council
The Government plans to fast-track consenting for energy projects, and has asked the sector for public support in 2024. Minister for energy and transport Simeon Brown outlined his priorities to energy sector representatives during the BusinessNZ Energy ...More >>
