Chatting with Paul Brennan, Bryan Leyland warns that New Zealand is edging closer to an electricity crisis due to poor market design, a lack of long-term planning, and the government’s ban on new gas exploration. He criticises reliance on wind and solar, arguing they can’t provide stable power, and warns of rising prices and potential blackouts. Leyland suggests urgent reforms, including better market coordination and investment in reliable generation, to prevent economic damage and protect essential services.

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