Judging by our discussions with parties and politicians over the last few months and public statements from leaders, it is clear there is a shared commitment to a more resilient and secure energy future for New Zealand.

The motivations and policy ideas obviously differ, but they all point in the same direction and they are all anchored around more efficient electric machines running off more affordable and abundant New Zealand-made energy.

There are very few things in politics that can get agreement across the aisle these days, so we think that's worth a few hoots of the party blower.

As the war in the Middle East crosses the two month mark, there is more geopolitical uncertainty than ever and the added risks of transporting oil and gas are now likely to be priced into the system for good. The countries that are less reliant on imported energy have the upper-hand and will be much better equipped to deal with future shocks. With our resources, we could be one of those countries, but we need to drastically increase our ambition.

This is not a partisan question. It is a practical one. It's not about what's woke. It's about what works for New Zealand. And electrification is now clearly in our best economic, energy security and environmental interests.

So let's celebrate the fact that everyone is on a similar page and, as we build up to the 'electric election', make it known to all the parties and candidates that New Zealand-made energy needs to be our North Star.

See our plan here ⚡ https://loom.ly/ivYpTrA

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