Toyota has confirmed that the first battery electric Hilux is arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand, marking a milestone for a lower-emissions transport future. The Hilux is a core working vehicle across farms, infrastructure and regional businesses, and the introduction...
Meridian Energy has been recognised as one of the world’s most sustainable companies, highlighting its sustainability leadership. The business has been included in the S&P Global Dow Jones Best-in-Class World index, ranking in the top 10% of utilities worldwide...
Analysis from Transpower reveals that while Aotearoa New Zealand's electricity system is in the best position ahead of winter, the sector is still responding to mitigate recent electricity supply challenges. The draft annual Security of Supply Assessment (SOSA) warns...
Recent data from IAG’s latest Wild Weather tracker reveals storms are striking New Zealand more often, becoming a near weekly occurrence. The findings of the report reinforce the need to prioritise natural hazard risk reduction and resilience to keep New Zealanders...
LION has completed a $7.2 million energy project at Speight’s Brewery, replacing LPG with a 3MW electric boiler reducing carbon emissions by around 85%. Delivered with EECA and Aurora Energy, the project will increase energy demand, flexibility and security,...
Marking a milestone in SLR’s digital innovation journey, the company has acquired Planetrics and ClimSystems, two climate-modelling and analytics platforms. The integration of these platforms will strengthen the company's ability to support organisations with climate...
Genesis Energy has signed an agreement with Nature’s Flame to assess supplying torrefied biomass for electricity generation at Huntly Power Station. The agreement will explore replacing some coal use with locally produced biomass, supporting energy security while...
Dr Cathy Bebelman, Chief Scientist, Auckland Transport explores Lessons from Auckland’s 2023 storms highlight the need to shift from recovery to proactive climate adaptation in infrastructure planning.
EECA has partnered with Counties Energy to establish NZ’s first smart energy neighbourhood in Karaka Harbourside. The pilot will equip homes with smart technology to optimise energy use, reduce peak demand, and boost energy efficiency. Participating homes will...
Connecting Nature, Climate and Capital, a report by BNZ, Deloitte and The Nature Conservancy finds strong domestic and international demand for high-integrity nature-based credits. The report recommends coordinated action by government, restoration champions, market...
Toyota NZ has installed a major almost-700kW rooftop solar system at its Palmerston North logistics hub. The installation will generate around 60% of the site’s electricity, with excess power being exported to the local network. The panels are designed for durability,...
Genesis energy has announced construction has begun at its 136MWp Edgecumbe (Tihori) Solar Farm. The site will eventually generate enough electricity to power nearly 30,000 homes. Construction was launched on 13 March, marking a major step in its plan to expand large...