There's hopes from one electricity retailer that the Government may underwrite generation projects. 

The Government is expected to make decisions this month on reforming the energy sector - after it asked global consultancy company Frontier Economics to report back on what's needed. 

Octopus Energy chief executive Margaret Cooney says underwriting's worked in the past with the ultra-fast broadband rollout. 

"You can do that by issuing a tender, getting long-term contracts and new supply to come into market as soon as possible." 

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There's hopes from one electricity retailer that the Government may underwrite generation projects.&nbsp;
The Government is expected to make decisions this month on reforming the energy sector - after it asked global consultancy company Frontier Economics to report back on what's needed.&nbsp;
Octopus Energy chief executive Margaret Cooney says underwriting's worked in the past with the ultra-fast broadband rollout.&nbsp;
"You can do that by issuing a tender, getting long-term contracts and new supply to come into market as soon as possible."&nbsp;
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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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Margaret Cooney: Octopus Energy chief executive on the Government's planned reform for the energy sector

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