Genesis Energy has confirmed it plans to shift its focus over to coal, as gas production declines and no other suitable sources have been found.

Genesis has made clear it sees a declining role for gas in electricity generation - despite the Government's attempts to get offshore oil and gas exploration going properly. 

Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie isn't surprised by this - given the associated challenges. 

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Genesis Energy has confirmed it plans to shift its focus over to coal, as gas production declines and no other suitable sources have been found.
Genesis has made clear it sees a declining role for gas in electricity generation - despite the Government's attempts to get offshore oil and gas exploration going properly.&nbsp;
Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie isn't surprised by this - given the associated challenges.&nbsp;
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO 'unsurprised' by Genesis Energy slowing down gas production

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 27 March, 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis' "keep calm" message as she sets out what it'll take to start fuel rationing.

New Zealand First's plan to put millions of dollars into a Christchurch Cathedral rebuild.

Lord of the Rings actor Bruce Hopkins on why the film's still a big drawcard for tourists.

And on The Sports Huddle, D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jim Kayes debate the IOC's u-turn on transgender women.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 27 March, 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis' "keep calm" message as she sets out what it'll take to start fuel rationing.
New Zealand First's plan to put millions of dollars into a Christchurch Cathedral rebuild.
Lord of the Rings actor Bruce Hopkins on why the film's still a big drawcard for tourists.
And on The Sports Huddle, D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jim Kayes debate the IOC's u-turn on transgender women.
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026 

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The Warehouse Group has reported a first half net profit after tax of nearly $16 million.

CEO Mark Stirton told Heather du Plessis-Allan he is 'pleased' with the result

But, like most of the world, concerns over Iran and fuel costs plague future outlooks. 

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The Warehouse Group has reported a first half net profit after tax of nearly $16 million.
CEO Mark Stirton told Heather du Plessis-Allan he is 'pleased' with the result
But, like most of the world, concerns over Iran and fuel costs plague future outlooks.&nbsp;
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Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO is 'pleased' with first half results

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It has been 25 years since the release of the first Lord of the Rings film, The Fellowship of the Ring. 

Actor Bruce Hopkins, who played Gamling in the series, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the ongoing popularity and tourism pull in New Zealand. 

Hopkins said the support for the franchise is 'astounding'. 

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It has been 25 years since the release of the first Lord of the Rings film, The Fellowship of the Ring.&nbsp;
Actor Bruce Hopkins, who played Gamling in the series, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the ongoing popularity and tourism pull in New Zealand.&nbsp;
Hopkins said the support for the franchise is 'astounding'.&nbsp;
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Bruce Hopkins: Lord of the Rings actor on the series' continued popularity after 25 years

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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO 'unsurprised' by Genesis Energy slowing down gas production

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