Power in Crisis
About this special report
The food and fibre sector is braced for another hit to margins as power prices soar.
Meat and dairy processors, orchardists and irrigators are all grappling with the problem and many are looking for efficiencies and ways to trim costs in other areas.
In our latest special report, our journalists unpack the cause and speak to industry experts who weigh in on its impact across the sector.
Energy costs slice into sector yields
Industry braced for another hit to margins as power prices soar.
Dairy steaming mad over energy fiasco
Processors call for long-term planning to head off ‘another hit to the primary sector’.
Irrigators reap rewards of future-proofing
Sustainable water management has benefits when it comes to electricity costs, too.
Meat processors face soaring electricity bills
Companies cut costs wherever they can as meter ticks higher.
Mayor calls government out on power crisis
Whichever administration caused the current problems, it is up to the incumbents to provide support while they fix it, says Ruapehu official.
High power prices the new normal for NZ
Expert says the country is paying the price for not having a clear national strategy on energy generation and use .
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