Consumer Advocacy Council members appointed
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Dr David Clark, has announced 4 appointments to the Consumer Advocacy Council.
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Renewable electricity generation lifts
An increase in hydro and wind generation helped the share of electricity generated from renewable sources lift in the first 3 months of 2022 compared to the same quarter a year ago, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Renewable electricity generation hits 26-year high
The share of electricity generated from renewable sources hit a 26-year high in the final quarter of 2021 after sizeable increases hydro and wind generation, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Renewable electricity generation bounces back
The share of electricity generated from renewable sources recovered in the third quarter of 2021 after hydro generation returned to normal levels and new wind farms started producing power, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Law change brings new decommissioning obligations and added enforcement
The Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Act received Royal assent on 1 December 2021 and a number of new provisions are now in force.
Contract awarded for final phase of Tui Oil Field decommissioning
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has entered into an agreement with Helix Offshore Services Limited for the plugging and abandonment of the wells in the Tui Oil Field (Phase 3 of the Tui decommissioning).
Moving towards a low emissions Aotearoa, together
The Government is asking for public input as part of its goal of ensuring Aotearoa’s transition to a low emissions future is fair and inclusive for all New Zealanders.
Energy data shows continued growth in renewables
The renewable share of electricity generation continues to grow, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Milestone for Tui Project as Phase 2 complete
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) continues to make good progress on the Tui Oil Field decommissioning project offshore Taranaki with Phase 2 of the project – the recovery of all the flexible flowlines, risers and the majority of the subsea production equipment – concluding last month.
New round of Māori housing fund sees a boost in solar tech, cost savings
16 small scale solar projects, receiving a total of $3 million in government funding today, will deliver cost savings and clean, affordable and locally generated power for 150 Māori households.