Electricity prices in New Zealand are about six times higher than Australia, this week sitting at around $700 per megawatt; while in late 2021 they were $100 per megawatt.

Multiple large scale businesses are proposing the idea of shutting down as a result of the high prices, and the Government is now looking at possible intervention.

Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie joins Ryan Bridge on Early Edition to discuss what that may look like. 

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Electricity prices in New Zealand are about six times higher than Australia, this week sitting at around $700 per megawatt; while in late 2021 they were $100 per megawatt.
Multiple large scale businesses are proposing the idea of shutting down as a result of the high prices, and the Government is now looking at possible intervention.
Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie joins Ryan Bridge on Early Edition to discuss what that may look like. 
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

What can the Government do for the energy sector?

A global manhunt is underway for a man who allegedly poured boiling hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby in Brisbane.

Police say the 33-year-old has fled the country since the August 27th incident in a Stones Corner park.

Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge detectives believe the man escaped less than a day before he was identified.

She says the man was aware of police methodology and was conducting counter-surveillance activities, making the investigation very complex.

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A global manhunt is underway for a man who allegedly poured boiling hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby in Brisbane. 
Police say the 33-year-old has fled the country since the August 27th incident in a Stones Corner park. 
Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge detectives believe the man escaped less than a day before he was identified. 
She says the man was aware of police methodology and was conducting counter-surveillance activities, making the investigation very complex. 
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the manhunt for the man who allegedly poured hot coffee on a baby

There’s a drive for change in the construction industry on the back of a spike in suspected suicide rates. 

In 2023, 80 construction workers died from suspected suicides - a jump from previous years.

MATES in Construction Research Manager Lauren Donnan says mental health across the board is improving, but high workloads, job instability, and a lack of support remain key stressors. 

She says 15 to 24-year-olds and Māori workers can be particularly vulnerable. 

Donnan says we need to understand there are key pressures and groups within the industry at higher risk, where we need to target more support.

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There’s a drive for change in the construction industry on the back of a spike in suspected suicide rates.  
In 2023, 80 construction workers died from suspected suicides - a jump from previous years. 
MATES in Construction Research Manager Lauren Donnan says mental health across the board is improving, but high workloads, job instability, and a lack of support remain key stressors.  
She says 15 to 24-year-olds and Māori workers can be particularly vulnerable.  
Donnan says we need to understand there are key pressures and groups within the industry at higher risk, where we need to target more support. 
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Lauren Donnan: MATES in Construction Research Manager on the spike in suspected suicides in the sector

International technology stocks are being credited with the New Zealand Super Fund reporting another record-high investment return: up 15% in the year to June.

Super expert Jonathan Eriksen told Ryan Bridge the results make up for a poor return when markets fell in 2022.

He says they've always gone into a wide range of assets but they're playing it extremely well.

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International technology stocks are being credited with the New Zealand Super Fund reporting another record-high investment return: up 15% in the year to June. 
Super expert Jonathan Eriksen told Ryan Bridge the results make up for a poor return when markets fell in 2022. 
He says they've always gone into a wide range of assets but they're playing it extremely well. 
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What can the Government do for the energy sector?

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