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Geothermal boosts profit
Contact Energy has reported a record net profit of $423 million, driven by the acquisition of Manawa Energy and higher renewable generation, as it looks to future electricity demand with a proposed data centre development in Taranaki.
Supercars spend-up
Supercars estimates its first double header in Taupō and Christchurch resulted in a visitor spend of $21.4 million.
The Consumer Price Index
With the distraction of another Gulf war and resulting fuel prices it’s easy to lose sight of the actual state of the NZ economy.
Financing the problem – Clean Energy Loans – Part 3
So, you’ve had enough of high fuel prices and decided to go electric but need funding.
Fueling the problem
With the volatility of the conflict in Iran developing daily as to how far it will escalate or not, its early days yet to determine the long term effects, certainly we’re feeling it at the fuel pump right now.
The economic effects of global tension
The effect of global tension on economic recovery
Supercharging the local economy
The Taupō District Council has provided figures showing the impact of the ITM Taupō Super 440 leg of the Repco Supercars Championship in April this year.
Events funding pays off for Taupō
A tourism events fund set up after the Covid-19 pandemic has generated $220 million in direct economic impact for communities in the ‘Thermal Explorer’ regions of Waikato, Rotorua, Taupō and Ruapehu.
Ironman’s $23m cash injection
The Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō late last year is being hailed a financial success, with an estimated $23 million spent in the district. About 15,000 international visitors were attracted to the district for the event on December 14 and 15, says a report commissioned by the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
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