PremiumOpinionOpinion bySimon BridgesNZ Herald·2 Jun, 2026 06:00 PM5 mins to readSimon Bridges is the chief executive of the Auckland Business Chamber.Reforming New Zealand’s electricity market is critical for ensuring our economic security. Photo / 123rfEnergy is, without a doubt, New Zealand’s No 1 economic and social issue. My advice to politicians: if you wish to connect with business and, dare I say it, with voters in general, put forward an energy policy with real ambition.
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