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$2b powerhouse: Why Contact really wants Manawa
Contact's chairman says it's all about hydroelectricity.
Markets with Madison: Power merger
Two electricity companies could join forces to become the second-largest player. Contact Energy’s CEO and chairman explain why they’ve been trying to take over Manawa in secret.
Earnings preview: NZ's big four power companies set to reveal all
Hydro lake levels and gas supply will feature in upcoming power company results.
Contact to go ahead with airport solar farm
Company pushes 'go' on $271 million solar project at Christchurch Airport.
Power problems: How high electricity prices hurt generation companies
Earnings could be impacted - and relief might be a while away.
Contact Energy pulls the plug on reconnection, disconnection fees
'A compassionate step that will make a tangible difference.'
‘Just an estimate’: $9k shock gas bill dropped on family
Contact Energy told the customer the bill was due to their gas usage being underestimated.
Gas shortage has energy industry and exporters in ‘distress’ - analyst
Supply is at a record low and prices are at record highs.
Stock Takes: A new era for power utilities? And sharemarket winners and losers in Q2
Power generation goes from 'nothing-to-see here' to having quite a few moving parts.
Tiwai deal opens door for new power projects
Contact Energy has started its first battery project and says more will follow.
Contact teams up with Tesla to build grid-scale battery at Glenbrook
Contact's collab with Tesla will deliver a battery big enough to power 44,000 homes.
S&P welcomes NZ power deal
The ratings agency says the 20-year power deal for Tiwai is a boon for generators.
How Tīwai Point aluminium smelter just became NZ’s biggest battery
After years of uncertainty, the Tīwai Point aluminium smelter's future has been assured.
‘Fantastic’: New deal extends Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's life by 20 years
Hundreds of jobs at massive plant secured under breakthrough deal.
Rising costs prompts Contact to rethink Wairākei development
"Assessed total project costs have come in substantially higher than previously expected."
Editorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?
OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?
Salt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks up
The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.
Company results: Contact's profit increases, Freightways’ earnings slump
Contact expects a more generous electricity deal to be finalised with Tiwai Point.
After the rains: A return to normal for power company profits
The power sector is likely to report slightly reduced earnings for the December half year.
Pro Stock Picks 2024: Experts wade in on smart investments this year
Sky TV, Summerset, Contact Energy and Infratil are favourites.
Market close: Shares dip as interest rate cut question weighs on investors
Transport stocks were also under pressure after Maersk said it’s avoiding the Red Sea.
Market close: NZ sharemarket ends roller coaster year
The 'damp end' to the year is not just outside, but in the sharemarket too.
Contact Energy wins Sustainability Leadership Award at Deloitte Top 200
Contact has a long-standing commitment to sustainability.
Market close: Energy stocks drag NZ shares down
A softer New Zealand sharemarket closed the week with a half per cent fall.
Contact pushes out Tauhara start date
The energy firm is tackling a range of commissioning issues at the geothermal project.
CO2 shortage: Contact Energy’s proposed solution to the bubbles crisis
It's the essential ingredient to keep the bubbles in everything, from lager to lemonade.
Punakaiki seeks buyer for Devoli stake
Wholesale ISP firm also looking for fresh growth capital.