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Vector takes $37m writedown on gas industry uncertainty

Chief executive Simon Mackenzie delivers last results announcement after 17 years in the role. New CEO to be announced ‘in the next few weeks’.

Vector is expecting gas network connections to start falling this year.

NBR Staff Mon, 25 Aug 2025
Key points
  • Revenue: $1.1 billion, up 9%
  • Net profit: $167.7 million, up 84%
  • Key takeaway: Gas networks segment hit by weak supply and regulatory uncertainty.

Energy distributor Vector has written a further $37 million off the value of its gas distribution business, citing “ongoing uncertainty facing the gas industry, lower forecast connections, and the decline in gas supply in New Zealand”.

The move, reported in Vector’s results for the year to

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Key points
  • Revenue: $1.1 billion, up 9%
  • Net profit: $167.7 million, up 84%
  • Key takeaway: Gas networks segment hit by weak supply and regulatory uncertainty.
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