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Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers

Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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Mercury has officially launched Mercury Broadband, giving its electricity and gas customers the ability to add fibre to their existing Mercury account.
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Cyber attacks on industrial assets cost firms millions

Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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Some 89% of electricity, oil & gas, and manufacturing firms have experienced cyber attacks impacting production and energy supply over the past year.
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Cybersecurity prompts upgrade for 1.3 billion electricity meters

Mon, 23rd May 2022
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ABI Research finds Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and cybersecurity concerns are prompting the upgrade of 1.3 billion electricity meters by 2027.
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Google Cloud and Capgemini collaborate with Malaysia's largest electricity utility

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Capgemini and Google Cloud have announced a collaboration with TNB, the largest electricity utility in Malaysia.
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Information is power when choosing electricity plans

Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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Kiwis are keen to switch electricity providers to save money, but many lack crucial knowledge about their current usage and kilowatt hour prices.
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World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide

Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.
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Three ways 5G will impact power management in 2019

Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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Power failures or any network interruptions are not an option. Rolling out 5G is complex and presents a unique challenge for telco providers.
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NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.
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ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech

Thu, 10th May 2018
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The Commerce Commission eyes how NZ's electricity distributors plan and invest in emerging tech like solar and EVs to adapt to changing energy demands.
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Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
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Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Tesla collaborates with Mercury on a USD $2 million grid-connected battery trial in New Zealand, aimed at enhancing energy storage and grid stability.
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AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all

Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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The mDERMS programme uses the latest technology to better monitor, analyse, and control Auckland's energy network...
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Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Vector partners with mPrest to develop an AI system to manage Auckland's electricity network and meet the city's evolving energy needs.
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Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...
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Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.
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NZ power companies ignoring Solar tech, consumers pay the price

Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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Emerging technologies in the electricity and transport sectors are being stifled by outdated policies and signals from power companies, says SEANZ.
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Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back

Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.
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Flick Electric: Disrupting the retail energy industry with price transparency and great service

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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Flick disrupts power industry with customer-centric approach, offering electricity at wholesale spot price plus commission.
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Philips launches new LED lights

Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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Lighting may only account for around 8% of your electricity bill, but it can still play a part in reducing the amount of electricity you consume.
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Vector chair Stiassny calls for regulatory change to incentivise electricity innovation

Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Michael Stiassny, chairman of Auckland lines company Vector, says current regulation doesn't incentivise the electricity sector to foster new technolo.