7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (255+ words) Fenton Lutunatabua, 350. org Pacific and Caribbean Program Lead said: Arturo Tahup, the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) Director for Community Resilience said: Mililani Homasi, Solar Scholar from the Tuvalu Climate Action Network said: Josaia Tokoni, Solar Scholar from…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (503+ words) As Wellington temperatures continue to cool, more homeowners are beginning to research heating solutions before winter fully arrives. Rising power costs and the desire for better whole-home comfort are driving increased interest in modern heat pump systems, particularly among households…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (669+ words) Pink" Batts" insulation will be manufactured using solar-backed electricity through a new partnership between Comfortech and Lodestone Energy. Comfortech, a subsidiary of Fletcher Building, has partnered with Lodestone Energy to match the electricity used at its Penrose manufacturing site with…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (15+ words) Queenstown's Visitor Economy Sustains Rental Transport Demand Across Peak And Shoulder Seasons'Scoop - New Zealand News...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (927+ words) Auckland Transport is today announcing the award of a $755 million bus services contract to Kinetic " Australasia's largest bus service operator and a long-time operator of Auckland bus services. The contract will see Kinetic introducing a fully-electric fleet in mid-2027 to serve…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1655+ words) While the rest of the world races to harness the power of the sun, New Zealand is languishing - as energy prices continue to climb. An RNZ investigation has found that ministers were presented with clear evidence that rooftop solar is…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (746+ words) From Monday 2 March 2026, the country's first lightweight electric double-decker will officially join Metro's fleet. Developed by global automotive innovator Geely and bus operator Kinetic, the bus is light enough that it doesn't require a weight permit. Canterbury Regional Council (Environment…...

8+ mon, 1+ day ago  (384+ words) ACT Energy spokesman Simon Court welcomes the announcement of sensible energy reforms today, addressing the burden of high power bills on households and firms. "These changes are intended to provide confidence to market, rather than upend it like some have…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (332+ words) With the Go Electric Calculator, Genesis customers can: Based on research conducted by Rewiring Aotearoa, consumers could save up to $3, 000 per year in energy costs with changes such as switching to an EV when it's time for a new car…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (563+ words) Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says councils are welcoming the Government's proposed move to an electronic system for road user charges (e RUC), and the opportunity it provides to better fund the country's local roading networks. This follows yesterday's announcement…...