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Orion supports climate change advice to Government

30 March 2021 at 8:59 am

The Orion Group’s submission to the Climate Change Commission on its draft advice to Government calls for faster emission reductions to 2030, in line with the 1.5 degree global climate goal.

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Orion Energy Accelerator competition calls for big ideas

22 March 2021 at 10:01 am

The Ministry of Awesome and Canterbury electricity lines company, Orion, today launched a national competition calling for new ideas to reduce New Zealand’s carbon emissions.

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Orion Group Chief Executive appointed

11 March 2021 at 10:00 am

The Orion Board today announced the appointment of Nigel Barbour as the company’s new Group Chief Executive.

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Orion prices drop third year in a row

17 February 2021 at 9:43 am

Local electricity lines company, Orion, will be reducing its prices by an average of 1.1 per cent, effective from 1 April 2021. 

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Orion powers up northern Christchurch

11 February 2021 at 2:10 pm

Orion has commenced a major project to increase the capacity and resilience of its power network to support future growth in the Northwood and Belfast area.

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