Simon Watts
Revenue Minister Simon Watts introduces new tax bill, says it will make living and working easier for digital nomads and new migrants
26th Aug 25, 4:25pm
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Revenue Minister Simon Watts introduces new tax bill, says it will make living and working easier for digital nomads and new migrants
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Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies
19th Aug 25, 11:27am
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Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies
If one of the Rankine units in Huntly gets removed, wholesale electricity prices could increase by up to 12% between 2026 to 2028, gentailers say
9th Aug 25, 9:10am
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If one of the Rankine units in Huntly gets removed, wholesale electricity prices could increase by up to 12% between 2026 to 2028, gentailers say
The leftwing Green Party has found common ground with a small-government lobby group by proposing council rates be based solely on land values
22nd Jul 25, 4:09pm
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The leftwing Green Party has found common ground with a small-government lobby group by proposing council rates be based solely on land values
How Factor, a New Zealand-based energy tech company, wants to make energy pricing and forecasting easier
18th Jul 25, 11:52am
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How Factor, a New Zealand-based energy tech company, wants to make energy pricing and forecasting easier
Large energy companies will have to offer pricing plan that gives consumers cheaper rates for off-peak electricity - Electricity Authority
16th Jul 25, 12:04pm
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Large energy companies will have to offer pricing plan that gives consumers cheaper rates for off-peak electricity - Electricity Authority
Negotiations start for 'city and regional deals' as Government signs MoU with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty
2nd Jul 25, 2:25pm
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Negotiations start for 'city and regional deals' as Government signs MoU with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty
Susan Harris points to some serious NZU supply and demand issues, and wants to know how Ministers and the public can be sure our international climate commitments and fiscal issues are effectively managed over the next five years
14th Jun 25, 9:15am
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Susan Harris points to some serious NZU supply and demand issues, and wants to know how Ministers and the public can be sure our international climate commitments and fiscal issues are effectively managed over the next five years
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton recommends phasing out forestry offsets for fossil emissions in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme
9th Apr 25, 2:00pm
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Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton recommends phasing out forestry offsets for fossil emissions in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says Paris Agreement participation ‘crucial’ for NZ after deputy PM Winston Peters calls it a ‘flight of futility’
25th Mar 25, 9:21am
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says Paris Agreement participation ‘crucial’ for NZ after deputy PM Winston Peters calls it a ‘flight of futility’
Electric vehicle batteries bring energy flexibility opportunities, including supporting the grid; now the NZ government wants to enable the tech
18th Feb 25, 12:58pm
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Electric vehicle batteries bring energy flexibility opportunities, including supporting the grid; now the NZ government wants to enable the tech
Former Governor-General Patsy Reddy appointed to chair Climate Change Commission from February 2025
9th Dec 24, 11:49am
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Former Governor-General Patsy Reddy appointed to chair Climate Change Commission from February 2025
Methane emissions targets may be lowered after panel scientists delivered a report looking at an alternative approach
4th Dec 24, 7:29pm
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Methane emissions targets may be lowered after panel scientists delivered a report looking at an alternative approach
Susan St John says the issue of whether the NZ Super Fund should pay tax is largely one of smoke and mirrors
18th Nov 24, 10:53am
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Susan St John says the issue of whether the NZ Super Fund should pay tax is largely one of smoke and mirrors
Government plans to review tax status of commercial charities and the NZ Super Fund but wants policy changes to be fiscally neutral
14th Nov 24, 5:00am
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Government plans to review tax status of commercial charities and the NZ Super Fund but wants policy changes to be fiscally neutral