Latest from Contact Energy

'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?

Market close: Manawa Energy shares sink on merger uncertainty

Trading was solid on the NZ sharemarket the day after the Waitangi public holiday.

Contact's latest geothermal project up and running

Contact Energy's boss says it's an exciting time for geothermal energy.

Business leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demand

The country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.

$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.

Methanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cuts

The nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.

Will Contact's plan for Manawa get over the line?

Contact's $2.3b plan may struggle to get Commerce Commission clearance.

Contact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for Manawa

Contact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.

Minister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressed

Shane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.