Articles tagged with Baldwin
Government Strengthens Electricity Authority to Ensure Fair Power Prices in NZ
3 weeks ago | 196 viewsThe New Zealand Government is strengthening the Electricity Authority by amending the Electricity Industry Act to increase penalties for rule-breaking, introduce instant fines for minor breaches, and enhance market monitoring to ensure fair competition and protect consumers. These changes, alongside new appointments to the Authority’s board, aim to address high power bills, improve energy security, and foster a reliable, affordable electricity system. Concurrently, the Government is advancing energy projects and regulatory reforms to support abundant supply and manage risks like dry-year shortages.
Tags: Simon Watts Erik Westergaard Anthony Baldwin Benjamin Bolot Murray Parrish Anna Kominik Lana Stockman Cristiano Marantes Electricity Authority Energy MinisterGovernment Mandates Greater Housing Development Around Auckland's City Rail Link Stations for Economic Growth
7 months ago | 2105 viewsThe Government will require Auckland to allow even greater housing and development around City Rail Link stations, ensuring that Auckland takes economic advantage of this transformational investment in the city, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say. “CRL is a massive multi-billion dollar investment for the Government and Auckland Council. It’s important that we get ‘bang for buck’ by maximising the opportunities for economic growth and increased productivity that the CRL will bring when it opens next year,” Minister Bishop says.
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