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Power play: Contact Energy given clearance to acquire Manawa Energy

Contact issued a $1.86 billion scheme to take over Manawa in September 2024.

Market close: Mainfreight drives another strong NZ finish

Logistics firm's rally helped push the New Zealand sharemarket to a higher close.

'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects

Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead

Contact-Manawa takeover decision delayed

If the deal proceeds, it would make Contact the second-largest generator in New Zealand.

Will Contact’s plan to buy Manawa Energy get over the line?

The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.

Contact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denial

Contact will reapply for consent to build a 330MW wind farm near Wyndham, in Southland.

Contact’s rejected wind farm project will delay NZ energy transition, industry body warns

The proposed wind farm was declined for being in an area of 'outstanding natural feature'.

Record low lake levels push regulator to strengthen power supply rules

The move has been made to ensure consumers have reliable power in the colder months.

Stock Takes: Will NZ corporate earnings offer green shoots for the economy?

The reporting season gets fully underway next week. Will there be green shoots?