Consumers can't buy electric utes in New Zealand, but they remain a popular and useful vehicle.

How can we get around this? James Hardisty, a farmer turned electrician, may have found a solution to the puzzle by developing his own.

James Hardisty has converted a 1983 Toyota Hilux into an EV, and he talked us through how he constructed and developed this ute.

Despite costing him $80,00 to finish, he believes converting utes into EV's is a viable option, given how many we currently have in the country. 

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Consumers can't buy electric utes in New Zealand, but they remain a popular and useful vehicle.
How can we get around this? James Hardisty, a farmer turned electrician, may have found a solution to the puzzle by developing his own.
James Hardisty has converted a 1983 Toyota Hilux into an EV, and he talked us through how he constructed and developed this ute.
Despite costing him $80,00 to finish, he believes converting utes into EV's is a viable option, given how many we currently have in the country. 
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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James Hardisty: farmer turned electrician figures out how to turn utes into EV's

NZ First leader Winston Peters has clarified Hipkins' ex-wife Jade Paul does not work for his party or have any affiliation or role with it.

It was understood Paul worked as a ministerial advisor for Cabinet minister Casey Costello, prompting rumours about the intent of the infamous social media post. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Peters said he's not interested in weighing in on the personal relationship of the Labour leader.

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NZ First leader Winston Peters has clarified Hipkins' ex-wife Jade Paul does not work for his party or have any affiliation or role with it.
It was understood Paul worked as a ministerial advisor for Cabinet minister Casey Costello, prompting rumours about the intent of the infamous social media post.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Peters said he's not interested in weighing in on the personal relationship of the Labour leader.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the rumours Hipkins' ex-wife was working with NZ First

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The New Zealand Cricket board is still deciding the future of the country's domestic T20 game, but a couple of Black Caps have other ideas.

The options have effectively been whittled down to launching a privatised NZ20 tournament, given the Super Smash is without a broadcast deal for next summer, or setting up a local team in Australia's Big Bash League, provided they get an invitation.

Sportstalk host Elliott Smith explained further.

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The New Zealand Cricket board is still deciding the future of the country's domestic T20 game, but a couple of Black Caps have other ideas.
The options have effectively been whittled down to launching a privatised NZ20 tournament, given the Super Smash is without a broadcast deal for next summer, or setting up a local team in Australia's Big Bash League, provided they get an invitation.
Sportstalk host Elliott Smith explained further.
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Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on NZ Cricket weighing up options for the future of the country's domestic T20 game

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A former Energy Minister says Marsden Point made its own commercial decision to close, but even open, it couldn't alleviate fuel issues.

Iran's put a stranglehold on global supplies, blocking the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israel strikes.

Resources Minister Shane Jones is blaming Labour for the refinery closing.

Megan Woods says even if it was open, that wouldn't get us crude oil.

"Shane was given an option a year or so ago, said - if you're really worried about this, you can spend billions of dollars and you can set up a new refinery in Taranaki. Now he hasn't proceeded with that." 

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A former Energy Minister says Marsden Point made its own commercial decision to close, but even open, it couldn't alleviate fuel issues.
Iran's put a stranglehold on global supplies, blocking the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israel strikes.
Resources Minister Shane Jones is blaming Labour for the refinery closing.
Megan Woods says even if it was open, that wouldn't get us crude oil.
"Shane was given an option a year or so ago, said - if you're really worried about this, you can spend billions of dollars and you can set up a new refinery in Taranaki. Now he hasn't proceeded with that."&nbsp;
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Megan Woods: former Energy Minister explains why Marsden Point wouldn't have alleviated fuel issues

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James Hardisty: farmer turned electrician figures out how to turn utes into EV's

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