John Carnegie
John Carnegie on the energy transition and his new role
John Carnegie is the first New Zealander to sit on the World Energy Council board after his appointment last month. Audio
Lobby group supports repealing of oil and gas exploration ban
Oil and gas lobby group Energy Resources Aotearoa supports repealing the ban on oil and gas exploration.
Chief executive John Carnegie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New Zealanders could pay extra $7 billion for power - report
One day after the world's leading climate scientists told us we're tipping towards climate tipping points - the fossil fuel lobby is using the cost of living crisis to argue against rapidly investing… Audio
Crown Minerals Act casts shadow over oil field deal
An energy sector lobby group says applying the 'Crown Minerals (Amendment) Act' retrospectively to deals done years ago is 'bad public policy'. The Act passed in December is casting a shadow over… Audio
Renewable energy can't cope with power demand - lobby group
Thousands of New Zealanders had their power cut off last night on one of the coldest nights of the year.
It wasn't a power cut, but a deliberate rolling blackout to manage electricity demand which… Audio
Climate Commission plans: sectors push back
The Climate Change Commission has begun the task of considering 10,000 submissions on its draft blueprint for the government for cutting greenhouse gas emissions in line with our commitment to the… Audio
Big upheaval with landmark Climate Chance Commission plan
New Zealand is heading for a major upheaval under a landmark plan to combat the climate crisis - but the sectors in line for the most serious change are already showing signs of resistance.
The… Audio
Govt 'virtue-signalling' on KiwiSaver changes - National Party
The Government's being accused of 'virtue-signalling' after banning KiwiSaver default funds from investing in fossil fuel companies.
A number of changes will be made to how the default funds are run… Audio
Public perception of oil and gas industry improving - PEPANZ
Public perception of the oil and gas industry is more favourable than it was two years ago.
That's according to the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association, which has published the results… Audio
What will our energy future look like by mid-century?
A comprehensive modelling exercise into the country's energy future shows the economy is set for a major transformation by mid-century, with less reliance on primary produce and more on services. The… Audio
Polish climate talks solid but not spectacular - Business NZ
A member of New Zealand's private sector delegation to the Polish climate talks says the deal reached is a solid but not spectacular result. Climate-change negotiators secured agreement on a package… Audio
Solar power is on the way
Solar power still has minimal market penetration in New Zealand - and even in Australia, despite its endless sunshine. But it is growing fast, and that growth will only get faster as the price comes… Audio
NZ climate change target needs to be assessed
The Sustainable Business Council says New Zealand's ambitious target for reducing emissions will need to be re-assessed after America's exit from the Paris climate agreement. Audio
Business leaders meet to talk about climate change
Leading New Zealand business and industry leaders have met to reach an agreed policy position to feed into the international climate change talks that get underway in Paris, in early December. Audio
Business NZ: 'ETS delays will keep industry competitive'
Farmers and businesses who are getting extra time before having to pay bumper Emissions Trading Scheme payments say it'll help keep their heads above water. Audio