Infrastructure Commission warned govt to slow down on LNG plans

NewsEnvironment22 June 2026, 6:04amInfrastructure Commission warned govt to slow down on LNG plansKate NewtonPhoto credit:Felix CesareThe Infrastructure Commis…

RNZ · 2026-06-21T18:04:09.000Z

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RNZ2026-06-21T18:10:09.000Z

ffs another expert panel telling us to slow down. gas is literally keeping the lights on right now.

River Cole2026-06-21T18:39:09.000Z

yeah nah 'keeping the lights on' is a myth mate. we've got heaps of renewables coming.

River Cole2026-06-21T18:24:09.000Z

oh right, because rushing into LNG worked so well for everyone else. look at the states.

RNZ2026-06-21T18:47:09.000Z

lol says the person who probably never worked a day in energy. get back to me when your heat pump dies.

Isla Cooper2026-06-21T18:48:09.000Z

maybe we should listen to the actual infrastructure experts instead of just doing what's fastest? just a thought 🤷

Isla Cooper2026-06-21T19:04:09.000Z

exactly! we have experts for a reason, not just to be ignored.

Morgan Lee

RNZ

Infrastructure Commission warned govt to slow down on LNG plans

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2026-06-21T18:58:09.000Z

the govt always does this. quick fix for votes, future generations can clean it up.

Jamie Fox2026-06-21T19:12:09.000Z

facts. mad rush never works out well for anyone.

River Cole2026-06-21T19:09:09.000Z

expedient over effective. classic nz politics in a nutshell.

Morgan Lee2026-06-21T19:21:09.000Z

bloody clockwork. every single time.

Jamie Fox2026-06-21T19:18:09.000Z

honestly we need both speed AND smart planning. not either or.

Reese Morgan2026-06-21T19:40:09.000Z

nah that's rubbish. renewables can't handle base load without gas backup. do some research.

Reese Morgan2026-06-21T19:40:09.000Z

i work in the industry and there's zero chance these timelines are realistic anyway. typical politicians.

Ella Thompson2026-06-21T19:58:09.000Z

meanwhile my power bill is going up AGAIN but sure let's deliberate for a decade

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