Rio Tinto
Five businesses emit as much carbon as half of New Zealand’s vehicle fleet and Christian climate campaigners want them to pay for it
19th Jun 24, 6:46am
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Five businesses emit as much carbon as half of New Zealand’s vehicle fleet and Christian climate campaigners want them to pay for it
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will stay open for the next 20 years after signing an electricity supply agreement with energy companies
31st May 24, 10:54am
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The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will stay open for the next 20 years after signing an electricity supply agreement with energy companies
Electricity pricing deal will keep the Southland aluminium smelter open for another four years, but it still needs the Government to concede transmission pricing levels
14th Jan 21, 10:13am
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Electricity pricing deal will keep the Southland aluminium smelter open for another four years, but it still needs the Government to concede transmission pricing levels
Brian Fallow takes a look at the energy policies of the Labour, National, Green and ACT parties against the backdrop of uncertainty over the future of the aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point and the oil refinery at Marsden Point
12th Oct 20, 9:45am
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Brian Fallow takes a look at the energy policies of the Labour, National, Green and ACT parties against the backdrop of uncertainty over the future of the aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point and the oil refinery at Marsden Point
Labour aims for three-to-five year extension to life of the Southland smelter, including 'supporting' Transpower to allow reduced power costs for the smelter owner NZAS
28th Sep 20, 11:45am
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Labour aims for three-to-five year extension to life of the Southland smelter, including 'supporting' Transpower to allow reduced power costs for the smelter owner NZAS
National commits to 'facilitating negotiations' to keep aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point open, as Rio Tinto says it could stage a longer exit if it gets a 'fixed and fair' electricity transmission price
28th Aug 20, 12:41pm
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National commits to 'facilitating negotiations' to keep aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point open, as Rio Tinto says it could stage a longer exit if it gets a 'fixed and fair' electricity transmission price
Brian Fallow argues there is a better use for the electricity consumed by the Tiwai Point smelter than keeping a reluctant foreign owner in a business it wants to quit
24th Jul 20, 2:58pm
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Brian Fallow argues there is a better use for the electricity consumed by the Tiwai Point smelter than keeping a reluctant foreign owner in a business it wants to quit
Assessing accelerated upgrades to the electricity grid and deferring investment in a shovel ready geothermal power station - the energy sector re-calibrates with NZAS's signaled exit
9th Jul 20, 6:54pm
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Assessing accelerated upgrades to the electricity grid and deferring investment in a shovel ready geothermal power station - the energy sector re-calibrates with NZAS's signaled exit
NZ Aluminium Smelters says lower cost power could prompt it to keep its doors open, but the window of opportunity is closing quickly; Government won't provide subsidy
9th Jul 20, 11:29am
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NZ Aluminium Smelters says lower cost power could prompt it to keep its doors open, but the window of opportunity is closing quickly; Government won't provide subsidy
About 1000 jobs on the line in Southland as Rio Tinto gives notice to Meridian Energy that it is closing its smelter
9th Jul 20, 8:32am
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About 1000 jobs on the line in Southland as Rio Tinto gives notice to Meridian Energy that it is closing its smelter
Closing the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter down entirely isn’t the answer, but neither is letting it run as before. Jeanette Fitzsimons has a compromise plan
2nd Dec 19, 11:41am
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Closing the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter down entirely isn’t the answer, but neither is letting it run as before. Jeanette Fitzsimons has a compromise plan
Rio Tinto's dangling the potential closure of Tiwai Point in front of the Government. What's its power play and what are the consequences for New Zealand?
25th Oct 19, 5:50am
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Rio Tinto's dangling the potential closure of Tiwai Point in front of the Government. What's its power play and what are the consequences for New Zealand?
Taxpayer support for New Zealand Aluminium Smelter not an option, says Energy Minister Megan Woods, as owner considers closure
23rd Oct 19, 10:15am
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Taxpayer support for New Zealand Aluminium Smelter not an option, says Energy Minister Megan Woods, as owner considers closure
Electricity Authority proposal for new transmission pricing system would raise power bills in Auckland, Northland, Ashburton and Westland by up to NZ$100/yr; Tiwai Pt smelter charges to drop NZ$21 mln a year
17th May 16, 11:48am
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Electricity Authority proposal for new transmission pricing system would raise power bills in Auckland, Northland, Ashburton and Westland by up to NZ$100/yr; Tiwai Pt smelter charges to drop NZ$21 mln a year
Power company Meridian strikes new deal with aluminium smelter's owners to keep smelter going at least till 2018
3rd Aug 15, 8:41am
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Power company Meridian strikes new deal with aluminium smelter's owners to keep smelter going at least till 2018
Key says Government won't add to NZ$30 million of support given to Rio Tinto to keep Tiwai Pt open
30th Jun 15, 3:07pm
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Key says Government won't add to NZ$30 million of support given to Rio Tinto to keep Tiwai Pt open
Opinion: There was a certain inevitability the long-suffering taxpayer would be 'invited' to cough up for the pleasure of keeping the Tiwai Point smelter open
8th Aug 13, 10:27am
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Opinion: There was a certain inevitability the long-suffering taxpayer would be 'invited' to cough up for the pleasure of keeping the Tiwai Point smelter open
Govt pays NZ$30 mln to smelter owners in a deal that will clear the way for the float of Meridian Energy
8th Aug 13, 9:15am
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Govt pays NZ$30 mln to smelter owners in a deal that will clear the way for the float of Meridian Energy
Benje Patterson says the economic viability of the Tiwai Point smelter has gone and we now need to help the workforce into new roles
18th Jun 13, 9:11am
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Benje Patterson says the economic viability of the Tiwai Point smelter has gone and we now need to help the workforce into new roles
Goldman Sachs analysts say closure of thermal power plants could solve the electricity over-supply problem that would result if the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter closes
10th Apr 13, 4:10pm
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Goldman Sachs analysts say closure of thermal power plants could solve the electricity over-supply problem that would result if the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter closes
Dave Grimmond wants us to think about the higher risks we face when the Crown owns commercial businesses, and whether that helps the efficiency of our economy
9th Apr 13, 10:46am
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Dave Grimmond wants us to think about the higher risks we face when the Crown owns commercial businesses, and whether that helps the efficiency of our economy
Mighty River Power offers shares at NZ$2.35-NZ$2.80/share; retail investors to receive 1 loyalty share for every 25 held for 2 yrs
5th Apr 13, 12:34pm
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Mighty River Power offers shares at NZ$2.35-NZ$2.80/share; retail investors to receive 1 loyalty share for every 25 held for 2 yrs
PM John Key says fresh Mighty River Float detail due on Friday; may include detail on risks around Tiwai Pt closure
2nd Apr 13, 5:06pm
PM John Key says fresh Mighty River Float detail due on Friday; may include detail on risks around Tiwai Pt closure
Opinion: Govt apparently leaves it up to SOE Meridian to stitch up a deal with Rio Tinto and keep the asset sales programme on track. No pressure then
2nd Apr 13, 2:31pm
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Opinion: Govt apparently leaves it up to SOE Meridian to stitch up a deal with Rio Tinto and keep the asset sales programme on track. No pressure then
Negotiation on Tiwai Point aluminium power contract now back in Meridian Energy's hands after Govt's taxpayer subsidy rejected by Rio Tinto
2nd Apr 13, 10:18am
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Negotiation on Tiwai Point aluminium power contract now back in Meridian Energy's hands after Govt's taxpayer subsidy rejected by Rio Tinto