Jenée TibshraenyWellington Business Editor·NZ Herald·8 Jun, 2026 09:40 PM4 mins to readEnergy Minister Simeon Brown, backed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Resources Minister Shane Jones. Photo / Mark MitchellThe Government is putting the onus on electricity companies to ensure there is enough electricity during dry years.It wants to require large electricity buyers to lock in back-up supply well ahead of forecast dry winters – when lower rainfall reduces hydro lake levels and limits electricity generation.
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