Podcasts about Z Energy

Z Energy's expanding its 'top up shops' in hopes of helping with competition in the grocery sector. The gas station chain is expanding its grocery offering as part of a diversification push. It will target customers looking for convenience between their large shops – for snacks or staples. Grocery Action Group Chair Sue Chetwin told Mike Hosking they'll have nothing fresh or frozen, which is where the competition is. She says they'll have bits and bobs, but it's not the answer to very high grocery prices. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tide looks to be changing for Gull as the leader of low-priced petrol offerings. Fuel-finding app Gaspy is reporting Taupo's Gull Ātiamuri has been undercut by Z-Energy's Waikaraka U-GO in South Auckland. AA Principal Policy Advisor Terry Collins says Gull paved the way with its New Zealand- owned self-service model. He explained it has a low cost entry, with electronic payment options meaning stations don't need staff - and the fuel's there. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tide looks to be changing for Gull as the leader of low-priced petrol offerings. Fuel-finding app Gaspy is reporting Taupo's Gull Ātiamuri has been undercut by Z-Energy's Waikaraka U-GO in South Auckland. AA Principal Policy Advisor Terry Collins says Gull paved the way with its New Zealand- owned self-service model. He explained it has a low cost entry, with electronic payment options meaning stations don't need staff - and the fuel's there. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Z Energy is looking to top up the supermarket conversation. Newsroom reports the gas station chain is expanding its grocery offering as part of a diversification push. Chief Executive Lindis Jones says it will target customers looking for convenience between their large shops – for snacks or staples. Monopoly Watch spokesperson Tex Edwards told Ryan Bridge it's still not going to solve competition between supermarkets, which is hurting the economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast - brining you EV news from  from Aotearoa, Australia, and around the world.With your hosts -  Adrian Maidment in Tauranga and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne. This episode includes: 

Meridian Energy's denying its purchase of Flick Electric is a takeover by New Zealand's big power companies. The power gentailer is paying $70 million to Z Energy for Flick's 41,000 electricity customers and the brand. It'll increase Meridian's market share to 18%, maintaining its position as our fourth largest electricity retailer. Meridian Energy Chief Customer Officer Lisa Hannifan told Ryan Bridge this isn't about market consolidation. She says Flick wanted to leave the market to focus on transport and EVs, so they're pulling out of New Zealand and Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If what's they're saying about a Flick Electric shutting up shop is true, and I've no reason to doubt it, then it should come as no surprise. This is a BusinessDesk report - it's owned by Z and so far, they're not saying anything. It's one of the smaller retailers that help keep the bigger gentailers honest, but the cracks started showing ages ago. Winter 2021, they closed their books to new customers. The great wholesale price crunch hit them hard. Last year, again, wholesale prices shot up above retail. You can't run a business like that, and we were warned then about what is happening now. Means little guys can't hold on. The problem is hedging. They couldn't afford the cost of hedging during the crunch for new customers. That means less choice for us, and we know what that typically means for prices. Unlike your Air New Zealand regional airfares debate this past week, there is a quick fix for this problem. At least a partial one. The government announced to much fanfare in February that the big gentailers would no longer be allowed to offer sweetheart deals to their own lot, and transparency about those deals would be forced upon them. The generator part favouring its own tailer, but not other, smaller players. So, the odds are stacked against them and flick - out goes the lights. So, we've known about this unfairness since at least 2021 for Flick, we've had belatedly an announcement something might change, but years later no change and another retailer bites the dust. 40,0000 customers off to, you guessed it, Meridian - one of the big gentailers. Losing Flick, if true, is another sign winter is coming, and I can't see anybody in much of a hurry to do much about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Caroline Falls talks with Rebecca Wilson, Head of Business Energy Solutions at Z Energy, several key insights were shared about the future of energy, particularly in the context of the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand and Australia. Wilson is speaking at the Electro Mobility Summit and Expo in Auckland during October and she outlined Z Energy's evolving role as more than just a fuel retailer, emphasising the company's shift towards becoming a modern energy provider with a growing network of EV chargers. This transition aligns with broader global efforts to decarbonise the transport sector, which has been a major focus for Z Energy as they support businesses in their energy transition journey.

Eight months ago, Consumer New Zealand teamed up with the Environmental Law Initiative and Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand to file a joint claim against Z Energy, but Z Energy is fighting back. Bill Hickman has more.

The Overseas Investment Office is investigating whether embattled BX Foods has breached conditions on one of its consents. The inquiry came after the Chinese-owned North Otago meat company confirmed it was looking at cutting staff numbers. As Vector moves to complete its exit from the gas business, chief executive Simon Mackenzie says one answer to the supply shortage is remotivating operators to get more out of existing fields, given their recent challenges. And a group taking Z Energy to court over allegedly misleading the public over its environmental credentials will have to provide more evidence of its claims

Blair Scotland from Dundas Street employment lawyers speaks to Lisa Owen about what's appropriate and what's not when it comes to job application questions

People who only just had their heads above water, are now slowly drowning, according to a community leader. David Letele has recently had to cull the number of families receiving food parcels from his BBM foodbank.. because he's been unable to secure government funding. He's had financial backing from Z Energy - which will help cover running costs. But Letele's facing an avalanche of demand in communities where food insecurity is a daily issue. Bella Craig reports.

The Supreme Court found that Northland iwi leader Mike Smith (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) has the right to sue seven big polluters in Aotearoa New Zealand, including Fonterra, Genesis Energy and Z Energy for their role in contributing to climate change. The ruling also denies these companies from attempting to strike out the case, and it will now continue to trial. Beth spoke to Head of Campaigns for Greenpeace Aotearoa, Amanda Larssen, about this win, and its significance for our climate.

The actions of some of our biggest polluters are set to be thrust into the spotlight.  Climate activist Mike Smith has won the right to sue seven companies —including Fonterra, Genesis, and Z Energy— for their role in contributing to climate change.  Environmental law specialist Rob Enright told Mike Hosking that the companies argued managing carbon footprints for corporates should be left to Parliament, not the courts.  He says from one angle there's a degree of judicial activism, but on the other hand, Smith and his lawyers are relying on ancient causes of action related to property and torte law.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer NZ is accusing Z Energy of profiting from misleading sustainability messaging.  The organisation teamed up with the Environmental Law Initiative and Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand Inc to seek a High Court declaration for Z's breaches of the Fair Trading Act. Chief executive Jon Duffy says the evidence contradicts Z Energy's climate-focused public messaging.  "We don't think that stacks up, and consumers shouldn't be misled into thinking that their purchase of an inherently damaging product is somehow better at this company over other companies." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! More Wellington Councillors are calling on Tory Whanau to resign after she admitted to having an alcohol problem. Is there any way back for her now? Consumer NZ has launched legal action against Z Energy amid accusations of greenwashing. Is this a valid action? Will this be good for consumers? More New Zealand schools have banned Crocs because they're starting fights among students- is this a good idea? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Z Energy is being taken to court over claims it has breached the Fair Trading Act by misleading New Zealanders. According to the Statement of Claim filed by Consumer NZ inc, Lawyers for Climate Action NZ, and the Environmental Law Initiative - Z has increased its total greenhouse gas emissions since 2019, despite running ads that say: "we're in the business of getting out of the petrol business". Z Energy declined to come on the programme, instead providing a statement which says: "Z Energy acknowledges the statement of claim served to us." It says it takes "the claim made against Z extremely seriously and is now working to consider its response." Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

After leaving the CEO position at Z Energy, Mike Bennetts became an executive coach and has just published his own book: Being Extraordinary by confronting your ordinary.  Mike talks to Bernard Hickey about how leadership is different from management, and how leaders can learn from their mistakes. You can find Mike's book at: https://www.taumataadvisory.com/beingextraordinary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me for a riveting conversation with Mike Bennetts, the former CEO of Z Energy. Mike shares the trials and tribulations he faced as he tried to transition the company to biofuels. Despite his efforts, the venture was unsuccessful, leading the company to reset its vision, values, strategy, and community connections. Mike discusses the challenges they faced, the significant investment in revamping convenience stores, how the Shell brand became a limitation for their green aspirations, and shares his insights and considerable experience with fuel pricing and New Zealand's fuel security.  We also explore the potential tipping point for electric vehicles in New Zealand and the implications it could have on petrol stations, and indeed the lives of virtually all Kiwis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Z Energy's Chief Executive is raising concerns over government monitoring of fuel profits.   The Ministry of Business and Innovation releases weekly data that shows the margin retained on a litre of petrol.  It shows on regular 91, the margin made by fuel importers has risen from 33 cents to 52.4 cents a litre in the past three weeks.   But Lindis Jones told Mike Hosking that it's not reflective of the margins they're seeing.  He contends that in a ballpark figure, the margins are roughly half those quoted in the data.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra is New Zealand's top greenhouse gas emitter for the third year running, followed by big petrol companies Z Energy, BP and Mobil. Figures for the year ending June show ten companies still make more than half the country's emissions. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Z Energy says demand for petrol is falling substantially, due to fuel price spikes and lifestyle changes among Kiwis. Brent crude oil prices are at a 10-month high, with 91 fuel reaching $3.20 a litre in some parts of the country. Retail General Manager, Andy Baird says demand for jet fuel remains strong, while the consumer market is under pressure. "And that's, we think, just a factor of the pre-Covid piece. Consumers can work from home and they're doing that, so that's 2 or 3 trips a week they're now not taking. And of course, the weather hasn't been great either, so those weekend trips are down as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Z Energy accounts for 20% of earnings at Australian retail fuel giant Ampol and the benefits of the takeover are now coming to fruition. Ampol chief executive Matt Halliday talks about how Ampol's sunset business is transitioning to renewables such as sustainable aviation fuel, the roll-out of EV charging, its burgeoning retail business and why Kiwi and Aussies will be slower to give up fossil fueled driving.  For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Z Energy boss MIke Bennetts says they have a shipment of aviation fuel coming to NZ and arriving 12 December at the latest.  Aviation fuel is being rationed after a bad batch of fuel couldn't be entirely used.  Bennetts said they'll be back to full operations by 18 December latest, and no flight schedules are being affected.   

Z Energy, owner of the dodgy shipment of aviation fuel, says their next shipment will arrive by 12 December at the latest.  Airlines are being forced to ration their fuel allowance at Auckland Airport, after a contaminated shipment was rejected on arrival. Questions are being raised as to whether the country's fuel supply has been left vulnerable following the closure of the Marsden Point refinery in April.  The National Party's spokesperson on energy and resources, Stuart Smith, says the missing refinery tightened the timeline to manage the problem. Z Energy's chief executive Mike Bennetts told Morning Report that although this is a relatively frequent issue, more local storage would increase pain at the pump.

Maritime Unions say Z Energy's jet fuel debacle has exposed a predictable weakness in New Zealand's fuel supply.  Airlines are being forced to ration their fuel allowances at Auckland Airport, after a contaminated shipment of aviation fuel was rejected on arrival. The Unions say since the Marsden Point refinery closed in April it has only taken a few months for the wheels to come off the new import system.  Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison spoke to Māni Dunlop.  

The National Party says airlines being forced to conserve jet fuel due to a dud fuel shipment is another blow for festive season travel. Airlines are rationing their aviation fuel allowance at Auckland Airport, after a contaminated shipment was rejected on arrival. Z Energy, owner of the dodgy shipment, says their next shipment will arrive by 12 December at the latest, and will be back to full operations by 18 December.  National Party spokesperson on energy and resources Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann.   

Top stories for 8 December 2022. The sick baby now under the guardianship of the High Court will get its life saving heart operation within the next 48 hours. We speak to Z Energy about its dodgy aviation fuel. If you've been caught speeding you're not alone, speed cameras have nabbed three-hundred-and-76-thousand people this year - twice as many as last year.

Z  Energy is apologising to customers over a bad batch of aviation fuel it's imported. Over 25 litres of this imported fuel is unusable and airlines are now on fuel rations. The Airline Representatives Board warns it could cause travel disruption. The rations are expected to be needed until December 18. Z Chief Executive Mike Bennetts says the ship was half unloaded when they discovered the issue, but they still can't put it in the supply chain as it poses a risk to the airlines. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday travellers may have to expect disruptions to their upcoming plans after a bad batch of fuel forces airlines to ration. The bad batch was sent out to Z Energy, who have since apologised for not noticing the shipment was faulty until it was too late. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says that this shortage draws attention to the fact that New Zealand doesn't have a huge amount of fuel stocked up. Brad Olsen also stated that that the closure of Marsden Point paired with this upcoming busy travel season makes the markets particularly vulnerable. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airlines are bracing themselves for fuel rationing during the busy Christmas travel period after a bad batch of aviation gas entered the country. Z Energy, which is the owner of the dud shipment, told airlines last night they'd need to conserve fuel in coming weeks. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says routine fuel testing of a jet fuel shipment has raised some concerns and there is a potential impact to jet fuel supply. Since April this year - the country's only oil refinery based at Marsden Point ceased operations and became an import-only terminal for already-refined products. David Keat worked at Marsden Point Refinery for 27 years - becoming Refining Manager - second in charge under the CEO. He says if Marsden Point had retained the capacity to refine - the aviation fuel could be reprocessed, and he is concerned about the country's fuel security.

Upcoming Christmas travel plans could be disrupted with a bad batch of aviation fuel forcing rationing for airlines.  Z Energy, which is the owner of the dud shipment, told airlines last night they'd need to conserve fuel in coming weeks. It comes as the country enters it's busiest Christmas season in years. Board of Airline Representatives executive director Cath O'Brien spoke to Corin Dann.

Upcoming Christmas travel plans could be disrupted with a bad batch of aviation fuel forcing rationing for airlines.  Z Energy, which is the owner of the dud shipment, told airlines last night they'd need to conserve fuel in coming weeks. Morning Report asked Minister of Energy and Resources, Megan Woods to come on to the programme, but her office directed producers to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. In a statement, MBIE's Deputy Secretary for Building, Resources and Markets, Paul Stocks, says: "We have been made aware of a potential impact to jet fuel supply into Auckland Airport, after routine fuel testing of a particular jet fuel shipment raised some concerns. "Suppliers (Z, Mobil and BP) are currently working through this to fully understand the current levels of supply and what options are available to resolve this matter as soon as possible. "Sometimes fuel does fail a quality test and suppliers are normally able to manage such events without consumers being affected. This situation will be managed in a way that minimises any impacts on customers. There is no risk to petrol or diesel supplies. "The next shipment of jet fuel is due on 12 December and work is underway to understand the potential impact on airlines and air travel, if any. We expect airlines to advise customers of any impacts once these are better understood. "The Minister of Energy and Resources is being kept informed of developments."

Z Energy chief executive Mike Bennetts talks through the details of security measures at its petrol stations to keep staff and customers safe. 

Mike is an internationally experienced chief executive with skills and experiences developed within the global energy sector in supply and trading, retail and business to business segments. His broad and diverse career development has included exposure to most global markets with my early career development being grounded across sales, marketing, ICT and finance. Mike has a proven track record in business contexts covering both turnaround and growth. I achieved a regional executive role within one of the world's leading companies having been on their international development program. He followed that with the CEO role for a NZ domestic company, which was originally private and then listed through an IPO in August 2013.

Podcast Guest Debbie Schultz: “As a leader in the field of organisation development, consulting and coaching, Debbie has been supporting individual and organisational growth for over 15 years. She founded BlueSkyMinds with one goal in mind: to facilitate research-based organisational mindfulness programmes that deliver measurable individual and business benefits. BlueSkyMinds have worked with organisations such as Xero, Southern Cross, AUT, Coca-Cola Amatil and Online Republic to educate, inspire and deliver results using the science of mindfulness. Debbie is one of a very few organisational development professionals in New Zealand who is also a trained mindfulness teacher, having completed the 12 month globally recognised pathway through MTI Australia. She also has a well-established mindfulness practice, attends regular teacher lead retreats, and has ongoing mindfulness supervision In her previous role she was the Head of Client Partnerships Australasia for global HR software company Fuel50 where she helped companies like Fletcher Building, IAG, Fonterra, Z Energy, Westpac Group, and Coca-Cola design and deliver employee engagement programmes to support graduates, employees, and leaders. Prior OD roles, both inhouse and as an consultant, enabled her to help organisations improve employee engagement and productivity. Debbie's career has allowed her to work with many different organisations and cultures, where she sees workplaces becoming busier, faster, and more complex. The ability to manage our own minds in these environments is absolutely critical to our ability to perform, lead, connect, inspire and deliver.” ____________________________________________ ►Ryan J Melton is an

No sympathy for big corporates opposing a Government bill limiting the number of tobacco retailers. Foodstuffs and Z Energy are lobbying against the proposal, which could see a 95 per cent reduction of around 8,000 retailers. But Cancer Society New Zealand says maintaining thousands of tobacco retailers will hinder the country's Smokefree 2025 aim. Chief Executive Lucy Elwood told Mike Hosking widespread availability has normalised the most harmful consumer product in history. She says there shouldn't be a product that kills as many as two-thirds of its long-term consumers available in stores across New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments in a case that could decide whether polluting companies are breaching important duties to New Zealanders.  Sitting at the Environmental Court in Auckland, the Supreme Court will make a decision as to whether or not to strike out a claim against New Zealand's 7 biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses by a Northland man who says they are breaching well-established common law principles by contributing to climate change. Mike Smith is the climate spokesperson for the Iwi Chairs Forum, and is claiming that ongoing pollution by corporations such as Fonterra, Genesis and Z Energy has damaged his Whenua and sites of cultural and historical significance to him and his whānau. To discuss the legal aspects of this case, as well as the role of tikanga Maori in the decision-making, Emilia Sullivan spoke to Geoff McLay from Victoria University Law School.

Don't expect fuel prices to come down anytime soon.The country has hit a record high when it comes to the cost of importing petrol.Importers paid $1.59 per litre for 91, and $1.62 for 95 in the week to May 20th - 90 cents higher than the same week last year.Z Energy Chief Executive Mike Bennetts told Mike Hosking there are three key drivers, including tight supply.“The world's economy is recovering much quicker from Covid than most people thought. We also have lower inventories, so the amount of crude and products in stock is actually about 20 per cent down on what a five-year average is.”Bennetts says there's then the added unknown of Ukraine.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helen Sedcole, the Chief People and Culture officer at Z Energy, discuss how they are approaching leadership and leadership development for a different future. There is no pushing people through standard modules and declaring that they are ‘done.' Rather leadership development is seen as continuous process that it is part of everyone's work to take responsibility for and engage within the context of their work.   It's timely that I speak with Helen this week as it coincides with the L&D Innovation and Tech Fest in Auckland on 8-9 June 2022. This conference runs alongside the HR Innovation and Tech Fest. One ticket gets you into both. This is a really well curated conference, with several think tanks run every year with People and HR professionals to understand what challenges they face and what they really want to discover and learn about. Helen is one of a number of excellent speakers, many of whom are sharing case studies about experiences and solutions they've been undertaking on aspects of that we are grappling with in the People and Capability areas – such as diversity and inclusions, belonging and connection, wellbeing, and leadership. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/101/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

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The Transport Agency is taking over nearly all the country's bitumen supply vital to road building because it believes it is being ripped off by suppliers. Documents show the agency warning that if it doesn't, the country overpaying in the $100m a year bitumen market will get worse. The agency denied to RNZ that it even has a plan, but Z Energy is already telling customers it will stop importing bitumen from July 2023 because NZTA's move will leave it no room to operate. Phil Pennington spoke to Susie Ferguson.

The shutdown of Marsden Point oil refinery is causing ructions in the intensely-under-pressure road building industry. Z Energy is accusing the Transport Agency of effectively forcing it to quit being the country's main bitumen importer. It said it had confirmed the government agency would intervene in a big way in the market, leaving it with "no viable commercial opportunity". Phil Pennington has the story.

Earlier this week Nine to Noon looked at the big change on the way to how we get fuel into, and around, New Zealand. After nearly 60 years, the Marsden Point Refinery will shut down its processing units and become an import-only terminal from next month. It means New Zealand will be reliant on tankers bringing refined oil products into the country - a report from Z Energy estimated 175 tankers would visit each year. Amid this fundamental change to our fuel processing capability comes Russia's attack on Ukraine, and the impact it's having on global oil supply and pricing. New Zealand is party to an agreement which saw it support the release of 60 million barrels of emergency oil stocks, in order to ease uncertainty in the market. But how we store our own emergency reserves will also have to change because of the transition at Marsden Point. Energy Minister Megan Woods joins Kathryn to discuss.

There are predictions petrol will hit $4 a litre, as the invasion of Ukraine and sanctions against Russia push up commodity prices across the board. Z Energy Chief Executive Mike Bennetts told Mike Hosking it would imply crude oil would be more than $USD200 a barrel, which we've never seen before in the world's history. He says it's not impossible, but would certainly be out there. Bennetts says it would be driven by a significant disruption to the physical flow of oil, which we haven't seen so far. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big changes are coming to the way we get fuel into, and around, the country - and there are warnings about the huge implications of getting it wrong. The price of petrol is already burning a hole through many people's pockets, and with rising inflation and a war in Europe ignited by energy giant Russia, the pain at the pump won't be extinguished any time soon. Amid this smoldering situation, comes the transition of Marsden Point next month from oil refinery to import terminal. Instead of product being refined here and shipped to ports around the country, it's estimated 175 big tankers will bring in what we need each year - roughly one pumping and dumping into our supplies every two days. The two tankers that have been chugging New Zealand-refined product around the country's coastline, the MT Kokako and MT Matuku, will be taken out of service in a few weeks. And this change will affect how we meet our obligation to keep a certain about of fuel in reserve. Kathryn speaks first to Craig Harrison, president of the Maritime Union which is part of the Save Our Tankers campaign - concerned about the impact of these fundamental changes. She'll also talk to Julian Hughes, Z Energy's General Manager, Supply.

Z Energy is rejecting claims that it's pocketing more profits from rising fuel prices.New Zealanders are feeling the pain at the pump, with fuel prices the highest ever, and continuing to rise this summer.The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has released data suggesting much of the price rise is due to fuel companies pocketing more profits.Z Energy Chief Executive Mike Bennetts told Tim Dower its margins rose just one cent per litre in the last three months, and the data is wrong.“At times during that three month period, what Z was achieving was ten cents a litre less than what MBIE were actually showing.”LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, Leighton and Sonya host Michael Bennetts, the CEO of Z Energy. Michael discusses the company's outlook in a predominately electric future and the reasons behind changes at Marsden Point and what it means for NZ's fuel security. Lunch Money is made for you, by Shareises. Episodes are recorded fortnightly. Register for upcoming episodes and submit your questions over on Crowdcast (https://www.crowdcast.io/sharesies). If there are any companies, fund managers, or other special guests you'd like to see on Lunch Money, flick us an email at events@sharesies.co.nz to let us know! Subscribe to the Lunch Money email newsletter for bite-sized market updates three times a week: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-money Or, if you're looking for a daily recap of the events shaping the New Zealand, Australian, and US share markets, tune in to our Recap podcast: https://www.sharesies.nz/recap Investing involves risk. You aren't guaranteed to make money, and you might lose the money you start with. We don't provide personalised advice or recommendations—for specific advice, speak to a licensed financial advice provider. Any information we provide is general only and current at the time.

TW: Eating Disorders Today I am joined by author and Her Campus Deputy Editor Iman Hariri-Kia. Iman discusses how she transitioned from singing and songwriting into working as a writer and editor for a slew of amazing publications, including Teen Vogue, Bustle, Elite Daily, Man Repeller, and now Her Campus. We start out the conversation discussing her time writing and working in the Sex and Relationship space, and how her commitment to writing openly and vulnerably overrode any fears she had about disclosing information on her former sexual experiences. Iman also writes openly about mental health and relays how some of these articles, while initially difficult for her Iranian-American family, ended up opening up conversations that otherwise would never have existed. This episode delves into a lot, but some other topics include the political nature of hair, especially for women of color; how what you do should not define who you are; the dangers of fit and diet teas and how they contribute to disordered eating; and the importance of youth culture and why Gen Zs inspire Iman and her writing. This episode is extremely insightful and satisfying, as Iman is equally eloquent in her speaking as she is in her writing. Follow Iman @imanharirikia and get in touch with her through her website https://www.imanharirikia.com/. Pre-order her novel A Hundred Other Girls with this link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-hundred-other-girls-iman-hariri-kia/1139625147. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe through Apple Podcasts and to share the episodes you love with a friend! Follow Caitlin and the pod @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wtfsup/support