But counting the cost will be a lot easier with some global stability and a visible endpoint for oil supply chain disruption. We need to take a serious look at our energy security and how we keep the country running smoothly in the event of future global shocks. I’m all for embracing renewable energy to mitigate climate change. In the short term, we’ll also need to look at shoring up our fossil fuel supplies. There is no question that renewable energy is New Zealand’s competitive advantage.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 12, 2026 01:03 UTC