We dodged a bullet this morning, but are we paying the price for Labour's mismanagement?

Grid operator Transpower asked households to conserve power this morning.

The Government's blamed a ban in 2018 on oil and gas exploration, for our short supply of natural gas.

The Labour Party’s energy spokesperson Megan Woods told Heather du Plessis Allan “It was the correct and right thing to do.”

Woods said "I'm concerned that the government has cut funding for other energy storage options."

LISTEN ABOVE.

We dodged a bullet this morning, but are we paying the price for Labour's mismanagement? 
Grid operator Transpower asked households to conserve power this morning. 
The Government's blamed a ban in 2018 on oil and gas exploration, for our short supply of natural gas. 
The Labour Party’s energy spokesperson Megan Woods told Heather du Plessis Allan “It was the correct and right thing to do.” 
Woods said "I'm concerned that the government has cut funding for other energy storage options." 
LISTEN ABOVE.

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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