WM New Zealand has added an electric rear loader to its growing electric fleet, marking another step forward in the company’s fleet electrification journey. Supported by a $150,000 EECA grant, the latest edition features a low-floor design, reducing strain and...
Transpower opened a new $32 million warehouse in Rolleston as it scales up its investment in the South Island’s electricity transmission grid to enable the increasing electrification of how Kiwis live and work and help drive economic growth.
A fast-track panel has issued a draft approval for Contact Energy’s proposed 55-turbine windfarm in Southland. In this recent article, Contact’s CEO says the farm could power the equivalent of 150,000 NZ households, bringing more than $400 million to the Southland...
Toitū has shared its latest campaign, launched in collaboration with WM New Zealand and Toyota New Zealand, showcasing how meaningful climate action strengthens business performance. Toitū is now inviting clients to get involved and amplify how credible climate...
NZ's first EV ambulance, donated by ASB Bank, has completed its 1st year on the road. The trial saw the EV respond to over 500 incidents, travel 13,671 km, and recorded an estimated reduction of approx. four tonnes of CO₂ emissions, while matching the reliability of...
Auckland Airport has switched on 11 industrial-scale heat pumps, cutting natural-gas use by about 40%. Each shipping-container-sized unit delivers 6000kW of heating or cooling. The upgrade modernises decades-old infrastructure, marking a major milestone in cutting...
2025 marks Wright Communications’ nineteenth year in business, a milestone that underscores its longevity in a constantly evolving communications landscape. This report covers Wright Communications 10 biggest sustainability impacts and more.
Transpower has released five possible scenarios for NZ’s economy and the energy system required to power it. The models show how increasing electrification could shape national-grid requirements to 2050, helping Transpower plan the investments to support a net zero...
Meridian Energy has supported Grove Mill Winery’s sustainability journey since 2025, providing a funded solar system that offsets approximately 20% of the site’s total consumption. With Meridian covering installation costs, the partnership makes financial sense for...
Contact Energy has released its 2026 Financial Half Year results, highlighting 97% of the energy they’ve generated for New Zealanders has been renewable. Contact also announced plans to raise $525 million to accelerate investment in new battery, solar and geothermal...
EECA has announced the first 32 demonstration farms taking part in its Solar on Farms programme. The initiative aims to showcase how solar and batteries perform across key sectors in New Zealand. Early modelling suggests installing larger systems already used on some...
Genesis Energy has taken a big step towards its Gen35 strategy following the delivery of a key 172-tonne transformer for the new grid-scale battery at Huntly Power Station. The battery will help keep energy supply reliable as New Zealand moves towards renewable,...