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Record numbers switch power companies
A record number of NZ households switched electricity providers in January.
Clean technology pioneer has plans to go public
Auckland clean technology company LanzaTech is planning a public listing within the next two years, says its boss.
Gwynne Dyer: Being a follower of fashion may fuel revolution
There is an extraordinary disconnect between what the experts write about oil prices, and what is likely to happen in the real world.
Tidal power station for Kaipara approved
New Zealand's first tide-driven power station has been given Environment Court approval.
Egypt unrest could raise petrol prices
Political unrest in Egypt could mean Kiwis paying more at the petrol pump, after oil prices climbed to their highest point in 28 months.
Power bills set to rise up to 8pc from March
Two more power providers are putting up prices, with some customers facing an 8 per cent rise.
<i>Fraser Clark:</i> Wind farms a breath of fresh air for the energy sector
Wind generation has grown 10-fold since 2003, to more than 4 per cent today. This year alone wind capacity will grow nearly 25 per cent as three new wind farms are commissioned.