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Contact EBITDAF up 3%, despite subdued electricity demand
Monday, 13 February 2017, 10:59 am | Contact Energy
“The first half of the 2017 financial year (1H17) saw Contact modestly grow earnings with continued improvements in retail operating performance and an increase in the proportion of renewable generation. In a competitive market, delivering strong operational ... More >>
Planning for emergencies when you are on Home-Based Dialysis
Friday, 25 November 2016, 11:36 am | Contact Energy
The second gathering of renal outpatients who live in remote situations and require dialysis for diabetes took place in Kerikeri on Tuesday November 1 thanks to the Contact Energy Renal Fund. The Contact Energy Renal Fund Seminar gathered over 30 ... More >>
Contact Energy Wins Health and Safety Award
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 12:59 pm | Contact Energy
Contact Energy’s health and safety culture which empowers employees to fail safely has taken out a top award at the annual Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards in Auckland last night (10 August). More >>
Contact supportive of increasing electric vehicle use
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 3:49 pm | Contact Energy
Contact Energy’s Chief Executive, Dennis Barnes welcomed the government’s announcement of a package of activity to further support the adoption of electric vehicles in New Zealand. More >>
Living Life to the Full on Home-Based Dialysis
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 3:10 pm | Contact Energy
Networking and social isolation were two of the key topics at the first Contact Energy Renal Fund patient and support people seminar held this week in Whangarei. More >>
Free cash flow improvement supports continued distribution
Monday, 15 February 2016, 10:44 am | Contact Energy
“The first half of the 2016 financial year (1H16) was a period of significant activity for Contact. Our ownership changed as a result of Origin selling its majority shareholding, we played an important role in the ongoing operation of the Tiwai aluminium smelter ... More >>
Contact sells Otahuhu power station land
Monday, 15 February 2016, 10:27 am | Contact Energy
Contact sells Otahuhu power station land Contact Energy Limited (Contact) today announced that it has sold the Otahuhu power station land to Auckland developer Stonehill Property Trust, an entity of Euroclass Design and Build for NZ$30 million. Under ... More >>
Contact Energy welcomes Report of the Land and Water Forum
Friday, 27 November 2015, 11:04 am | Contact Energy
Contact Energy CEO Dennis Barnes has welcomed the Fourth Report of the Land and Water Forum, and has expressed support for its recommendations intended to maximize the economic benefit of fresh water, and bring iwi into the water economy. Dennis ... More >>
Contact Energy announces on-market share buyback
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 3:28 pm | Contact Energy
Contact Energy Limited (Contact) has announced today that it plans to undertake an on-market share buyback of up to 25 million ordinary shares for an aggregate purchase price of up to NZ$100 million during the remainder of the 2016 financial year. The ... More >>
Contact’s admission to ASX confirmed
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 12:53 pm | Contact Energy
ASX Limited (“ASX”) has today announced the admission of Contact Energy Limited (Contact) to the Official List as an ASX Foreign Exempt Listing. More >>
Sir Ralph Norris to join Board as new Chairman
Friday, 11 September 2015, 1:34 pm | Contact Energy
Today Contact Energy Limited (Contact) announced that Sir Ralph Norris has been nominated to join its Board, and if successfully elected by shareholders, will be appointed as Chairman. More >>
Phil Pryke announces retirement from Contact Board
Friday, 11 September 2015, 1:33 pm | Contact Energy
Following the announcement today that Sir Ralph Norris will be joining the Board of Contact Energy Limited (Contact) as a new independent director and if successfully elected by shareholders will be appointed as Chairman, Phil Pryke has announced that ... More >>
Contact's Financial Results
Monday, 17 August 2015, 9:15 am | Contact Energy
Intense competition impacts earnings but free cash flow improvements allow increased distribution to shareholders More >>
Contact to close Otahuhu power station
Monday, 17 August 2015, 9:01 am | Contact Energy
Contact Energy Limited (Contact) today confirmed its 400MW Otahuhu B power station will close on 30 September 2015. More >>
Origin Energy Limited sale of Contact completed
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 10:07 am | Contact Energy
Origin Energy Limited (Origin) has informed Contact Energy Limited (Contact) that it has successfully completed the bookbuild process for the sale of Origin Group’s shareholding in Contact at a price of $4.65 per share. The trading halt placed on ... More >>
Trading halt in Contact Energy shares
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 9:13 am | Contact Energy
Contact Energy Limited (Contact) advises that it has been informed by Origin Energy Limited (Origin) that Origin intends to undertake a sale of 389,314,921 ordinary shares representing all of the shares it controls in Contact (Offer). More >>
Contact to supply a portion of Tiwai’s electricity
Monday, 3 August 2015, 9:21 am | Contact Energy
Contact Energy Limited (Contact) announced today that it has signed a financial contract with Meridian Energy which forms a portion of the electricity required by New Zealand Aluminium Smelters to operate its Tiwai smelter with the following key ... More >>
Contact steps aside as principal partner of Cycle Challenge
Friday, 17 July 2015, 11:02 am | Contact Energy
Contact Energy has announced it will step down from its principal partner role of the annual Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, confirming the November 2015 event will be its last. More >>
Community Fund applications to close on 28 June
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 10:37 am | Contact Energy
Less than two weeks remain before applications for the Contact Epic Community Fund close on Sunday, 28 June. Established to help support the development of a safe, capable and connected Hawea District community, the Contact Epic Community Fund has ... More >>
Overpriced prepay powering profits
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 1:57 pm | Contact Energy
Contact Energy is charging the poorest New Zealanders the highest electricity rates, ripping off those who can least afford it, Labour's Consumer Affairs spokesperson David Shearer says. More >>
