Vector Annual Report 2017

VECTOR’S OPERATIONS

JOINT VENTURES AND INVESTMENTS

Vector has investments in a number of businesses that complement our network businesses and strengthen our capabilities in the energy services field.

KAPUNI ENERGY JOINT VENTURE

Vector Kapuni Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Vector) holds a 50% interest in an unincorporated joint venture that operates a cogeneration plant situated at the Kapuni Gas Treatment Plant, producing electricity and steam for the gas treatment plant and other customers.

50%

TREESCAPE Vector holds a 50% shareholding in Treescape Limited, one of Australasia’s largest specialist tree and vegetation management companies, with depots throughout New Zealand and in Queensland and New South Wales. Treescape employs more than 500 staff. Its customers include councils, utilities, government agencies, construction companies and developers. Treescape implements Vector’s planned vegetation management programme, which plays a major role in minimising the impact of severe weather on Vector’s electricity network. www.treescape.co.nz LIQUIGAS NGC Holdings Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Vector) holds a 60.25% shareholding in Liquigas Limited, New Zealand’s leading company for tolling, storage and distribution of bulk LPG. Liquigas has staff and depots in Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch and Dunedin. www.liquigas.co.nz

50%

60.25%

NZ WINDFARMS Vector holds a 22.11% shareholding in NZ Windfarms Limited, a wind-power electricity generation company, which sells renewably generated electricity. www.nzwindfarms.co.nz

22.11%

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