Megan Woods
Megan Woods is a New Zealand politician and a member of the Labour Party, serving as the current Energy spokesperson. She previously held the position of Energy Minister and has been involved in discussions regarding energy policy, particularly in relation to the country's transition to renewable energy and the challenges posed by high electricity prices.
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Megan Woods took over responsibilities from Gerry Brownlee and was acknowledged for her contributions.
Christchurch rebuild blueprint revisited: Wins, delays and missed chances
New Zealand· 2026-02-21
Labour’s energy spokeswoman Megan Woods said the official advice was clear.
LNG levy: Gas charges ‘likely be passed on to’ consumers, extent of power bill reduction open to ‘market dynamics’, officials warnedNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
Megan Woods is mentioned as a senior member of the Labour cabinet.
Danyl McLauchlan: There are pathways to government for Labour but will it be in any shape to govern?New Zealand· 2026-02-09
Megan Woods was the Housing Minister who negotiated the housing accord with Nicola Willis.
U-turn season starts with housing intensification - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Megan Woods was involved in the housing accord announced in 2021.
Leadership, not working groups, build consensus for policy change – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Megan Woods wrote to Energy Minister Simon Watts about developing a bipartisan plan.
National’s runway for relief is shrinking – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2025-10-04
Megan Woods, responsible for energy, scored 2.16/5.
Hipkins rated 2/5 by CEOs in Mood of the Boardroom surveyNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
Megan Woods was having brunch with Grant Robertson when an aggressive diner confronted them.
Grant Robertson reveals stress, health struggles before PM decisionNew Zealand· 2025-08-17
Labour’s Megan Woods called the government's decision an ideological desire to look to the past instead of investing in the future.
New Zealand government votes to bring back fossil fuel exploration in major reversal | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-07-31
Megan Woods is not a supporter of the fund proposed for gas exploration, advocating instead for a transition away from fossil fuels.
Special tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of Budget 2025, ministers went for $200m co-investment optionNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Megan Woods is the former minister who Shane Jones criticized for her handling of energy policy.
Shane Jones attacks gas exploration ban, calls for apology from former minister in fiery Parliament hearingNew Zealand· 2025-06-19Megan Woods was the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration who described the budget increase as 'very disappointing'.
Inside Christchurch’s Parakiore, the long-overdue $500m indoor sports centreNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Megan Woods, energy minister in the previous government, was a fan of offshore turbines.
Powerless progress: NZ energy woes continue as winter starts to biteNew Zealand· 2025-06-04
Megan Woods, Labour’s spokesperson for resources, emphasized the importance of public scrutiny and environmental risk assessment in mining.
New Zealand will not be ‘guilt-tripped’ over environment, resources minister says | New ZealandUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-26
Megan Woods is the Labour Party's energy spokeswoman who criticized the Government for not taking adequate steps to lower power prices.
Power prices: Poll reveal Kiwis’ growing concern, minister Shane Jones can’t believe it’s so badNew Zealand· 2025-05-12
Megan Woods stated that it is Labour's job to build social housing.
Social housing: How not to fix a crisis – Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
Megan Woods (Labour) was minister from 2017-2023, during which time settings were left unchanged.
Mining in NZ: Offshore profits and the challenge of fair royaltiesNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
Megan Woods was the science minister who confirmed that no request was made to cabinet regarding Niwa Weather's establishment.
Our competing weather agencies may have put lives at risk, so can Niwa & MetService now play nicely?New Zealand· 2025-03-30
In 2023, Megan Woods won the Wigram electorate by 1179 votes.
Interactive: How could new boundaries affect who wins your electorate?New Zealand· 2025-03-27
She jumps above Megan Woods to third on the caucus rankings.
Opinion: Fresh faces headline Labour reshuffle amid Chris Hipkins’ back to basics State of the NationNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
Megan Woods was bumped down in the rankings during the reshuffle.
Labour reshuffle: Jan Tinetti loses education as Chris Hipkins reveals new economic teamNew Zealand· 2025-03-07Megan Woods was bumped down in the rankings during the reshuffle.
Labour reshuffle: Jan Tinetti loses education as Chris Hipkins reveals new economic teamNew Zealand· 2025-03-06Labour’s Energy spokeswoman Megan Woods partly blamed the Coalition Government for high prices.
Labour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generation to reduce pricesNew Zealand· 2025-02-18
