Environment

Govt renewable energy investment sparks scepticism

07:09 am on 9 August 2023

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The Government is giving itself a big pat on the back for announcing an energy deal with the world's largest investment firm BlackRock, which it says will help New Zealand reach its 100% renewable electricity goal.

But others are not so sure about the deal, with scepticism over BlackRock's other investment activities, and confusion over just what the government's involvement actually is.

Political reporter Giles Dexter reports.