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Rio welcomes smelter transmission offer
Rio Tinto said it welcomes the government’s recognition the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter has been paying too much for electricity transmission.“We are always open to continuing conversations that would see fairer costs established for the smelter,” Kellie Parker, managing direct...
Ports of Auckland cuts dividend by three-quarters
Ports of Auckland is delivering a smaller return to council as it deals with the impacts of the pandemic.
Listed Companies
Smelter to be offered lower transmission price
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will be offered a discounted deal on electricity transmission to encourage it to keep operating for another three to five years.
Policy
Expensive solar solution to cut Parliament's emissions
Solar, LEDs at Parliament an expensive way to reduce emissions
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Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South.
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