At the Electrify Queenstown conference, political parties displayed a lack of consensus on energy policy amid rising prices and geopolitical uncertainty. While there was agreement on the need for investment certainty and increased renewable capacity, disagreements persisted on the necessity of a national energy strategy.

• 01Rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions are influencing the energy policy debate.
• 02The conference marked the first major public political debate of the year.
• 03Participants agreed on the importance of certainty for encouraging investment in the energy sector.
• 04There was a call for a more competitive market and greater capacity from renewable energy sources.
• 05Labour's Megan Woods humorously acknowledged Act's David Seymour for his efforts to reduce regulations for solar installation.

The debate's outcome could influence future energy investments and policies, affecting consumers and businesses in the energy sector.