Electricity stories

2degrees and Bunnings Trade join forces to offer PowerPass tradies discounted mobile, broadband and electricity deals across New Zealand.

Schneider Electric launches the AI-powered One Digital Grid Platform to help utilities modernise operations, cut costs and boost outage management worldwide.

Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.

Trilliant launches cloud-independent Analytics as a Service to help utilities cut energy losses by enhancing data analysis, forecasting and decision-making.

Nozomi Networks has been ranked third in Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies 2025 for its pivotal work in securing critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

NextOre has unveiled a new Magnetic Resonance analyser to boost efficiency in underground copper mining, promising fast, real-time data for improved productivity.

TotalEnergies has chosen IFS Cloud to enhance global asset management efficiency, aiming to streamline operations and reduce downtime across its vast portfolio.

Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.

Genesis Energy partners with Informatica to implement AI-powered data governance, aiming to enhance data quality, streamline operations, and support advanced AI solutions.

Powerco partners with Chorus to use spare capacity on its new 164-kilometre dark fibre network in the Coromandel, enhancing power reliability and connectivity.

Mercury NZ adopts Workday's cloud-based financial system to modernise its finance function, enhancing strategic decision-making.

IFS has signed an agreement to acquire Copperleaf Technologies, aiming to finalise by Q3 2024. The move enhances IFS's AI-driven asset management capabilities.

Physical security departments are recognising the value of cloud technologies for resource optimization, and many are embracing the benefits of hybrid solutions.

New Zealand's Unison Networks launches a free, interactive online safety course aimed at teaching school children about the precautions needed when dealing with electricity.

Singer Electric and ABB are set to revolutionise maritime industry with the launch of the first Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for Auckland Transport's electric and hybrid-electric ferries, aiming to boost industry competitiveness and cut emissions.

Plug Power installs electrolyzer system at Amazon's Colorado centre, contributing to the green hydrogen economy and powering over 225 hydrogen fuelled forklift trucks.

NTT has unveiled its key tech predictions for 2024, highlighting sustained AI growth, emerging trends, and focus on sustainability.

The global tech community is addressing the environmental impact of video traffic on networks, according to Philippe Wetzel, CEO of VITEC.

The Electricity Authority for extending a $2.8m taxpayer-funded contract with Powerswitch, despite criticism of its failure to reduce consumer power prices.

Canstar's annual research to find New Zealand's favourite electricity provider reveals Flick Electric has come out on top.