Electricity
Our Changing World for 29 March 2018
Dragonflies are exquisite flying machines with an ancient history, and high temperature superconductor research that includes superconductor sandwiches. Audio
Power to the people? Wind generated community electricity
Two community groups are hoping to generate wind-powered electricity, amidst calls for changes to make it easier to do so. Investigations into a wind turbine project to supply energy to Blueskin Bay… Audio
Northpower works to restore Tonga electricity
Many communities in Tonga are still without power - a month after Cyclone Gita caused serious damage to the electricity network. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was in Tonga yesterday and announced a… Audio
NZ electricity industry to be reviewed
A wide-ranging government inquiry will look into whether New Zealanders are getting a fair deal on their power bills. Audio
Current dry weather managable - Meridian
The country's largest electricity producer insists the current drought is manageable and does not foreshadow problems for next winter. Audio
Power companies keep anxious eye on dry weather
Electricity companies are becoming anxious about the weather. Weeks of blue skies are leaving water levels in their hydro dams sinking at a time of the year when they should be rising. Eric Frykberg… Audio
Power cut to most of Taupō
Electricity is back on in Taupō after the town was blacked out this afternoon, Transpower says.
The Power of Poo
A prototype methane recovery system is up and running on a 900 cow farm in Southland. Dairy Green agricultural and engineering consultant Quinton Scandrett says it took three years to plan and build… Audio, Gallery
The push for net zero buildings
The Green Building Council is pushing for more energy efficient multi-unit buildings in New Zealand saying they are good for the environment, save businesses money and even deliver more productive… Audio, Gallery
Night's Science - Geoff Hunt - Engineering
Engineer Geoff Hunt joins Bryan to talk about engineering New Zealand's Electricity network for the future. Audio
NZ electricity firms switch up tech efforts
Solar panels, batteries and peer-to-peer trading are quickly changing what's on offer for customers.
Power bill pinch hitting renters most - survey
High power bills are hitting renters more than home owners, and many people are skimping on heating during winter to save money, a survey suggests. Audio
Fossil fuel use doubles as hydro lake levels drop
New Zealand has doubled the amount of fossil fuel it uses to make electricity during the past week, new figures show.
Full North Island dams send power south
A tale of two islands - while autumn storms lashed the North Island, drenching people but filling power company bank accounts, the story in the South island has been exactly the opposite. Audio
Challenge to solar surcharge fails in court
Lines company Unison has won a legal battle to protect extra fees it imposed on electricity customers with solar panels in their homes.
Many electric lines companies have outdated equipment -ComCom
A report by the Commerce Commission says many electric lines companies have outdated equipment that should have been replaced years ago. Our reporter Eric Frykberg has been looking into it. Audio
Dry weather pushes up power prices
Dry weather in the South Island is pushing up the price of electricity on the wholesale market.
Electricity system approaches toughest season
Low rainfall levels have starved South Island hydro lakes of water. Will there be an electricity supply crisis this winter?
South island hydro lakes the worst for five years
Low rainfall levels have starved South Island hydro lakes of water, meaning the electricity system is approaching its most difficult winter conditions for five years. Transpower says it is now close… Audio
Yes, you CAN complain about electricity and gas
Do you know your rights if you have a power complaint? We're talking about things like savings that don't materialise, misleading bills, the quality of supply and problems with switching providers.
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