Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is floating the idea of special economic zones as an answer to New Zealand’s energy security.  

The Government's asking for feedback on its new long-term fuel strategy.  

The special economic zones are areas where businesses can get tailored policies on regulation, financial support, and access to infrastructure. 

Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord told Andrew Dickens it could give independent generators a better chance than they currently have. 

He says the only big players that independent generators can sell to are the big four gentailers, and it's just cheaper for the gentailers to make it themselves. 

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Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is floating the idea of special economic zones as an answer to New Zealand’s energy security. &nbsp;
The Government's asking for feedback on its new long-term fuel strategy. &nbsp;
The special economic zones are areas where businesses can get tailored policies on regulation, financial support, and access to infrastructure.&nbsp;
Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord told Andrew Dickens it could give independent generators a better chance than they currently have.&nbsp;
He says the only big players that independent generators can sell to are the big four gentailers, and it's just cheaper for the gentailers to make it themselves.&nbsp;
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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on the proposed special economic zones

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