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IAG joins Net-Zero Insurance Alliance

IAG joins Net-Zero Insurance Alliance

IAG, New Zealand’s largest general insurer, whose brands include AMI, State and NZI has joined the United Nations convened Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) as part of its overall commitment to achieving net zero.

As an NZIA member, IAG joins 28 other leading insurers globally, representing just under 15 per cent of the world’s premium volume.

Meridian Energy set to plug EV charging network gaps

Meridian Energy set to plug EV charging network gaps

Meridian Energy has confirmed it will soon eliminate what it calls “charging deserts” with ten new DC fast chargers for the South Island.

The chargers will be installed with co-funding from the government’s Low Emissions Transport Fund, and they should further help reduce range anxiety worries, opening the possibility of EV ownership to more people.

The days of roaring engines echoing around Queenstown’s canyons could be numbered as a new fleet of electric jet boats is developed.

Orion gears for increased EV uptake

Orion gears for increased EV uptake

Electricity distribution company Orion has reported a year of solid financial performance while building extra resilience into its network in its newly released annual result.

Orion Group chief executive Nigel Barbour says the company is preparing for increased take-up of EVs and businesses switching to electricity to power process heat.

Toyota NZ CEO joins Climate Leaders Coalition CEO Steering Group

Toyota NZ CEO joins Climate Leaders Coalition CEO Steering Group

Toyota NZ chief executive Neeraj Lala has been elected to the steering committee of the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC).

The CLC is a group of businesses committed to progressing New Zealand’s transition to carbon zero. Other CEOs on the committee include NZ Post’s David Walsh, Z Energy’s Michael Bennetts, and Spark’s Jolie Hodson.