Major gas users are looking to the Government for help, with many struggling with high prices.

A survey by energy management company Optima and Business NZ reveals gas prices have risen by more than 100% on average in the past five years.

Nearly half of industrial and commercial users have had to make cuts as a result.

Resources Minister Shane Jones is seeking advice whether rationing gas supplies is possible.

Major Gas Users Group spokesperson Len Houwers told Andrew Dickens Jones has proposed a triage-like system.

He says Jones is exploring reserving gas for industrial users instead of electricity companies.

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It’s believed our trans-Tasman friends are keeping tourism strong in Queenstown.

Skyline Operators, who run the luge and gondolas, have seen international luge rides increase by 32.6% from 7.46 million in the last year to close to 10 million.

Gondola rides have also risen more than 21%.

Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers told Andrew Dickens they're crossing the ditch in numbers.

He says the latest stat from the airport shows routes from Aussie are up 145% on pre Covid numbers.

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025 Tuesday 12th of August, the government's deciding whether to formally recognise Palestine as a state, Massey University's John Battersby tells Andrew the difference it will make.

Queenstown tourism is booming; Mayor Glyn Lewers shares his thoughts.

There's a call for the Government to take immediate action in the gas sector as supplies reach a crisis point, major gas users group spokesperson Len Houwers tells Andrew what the Government can do.

Plus, Australia Correspondent Lesley Yeomans has the latest on Australia recognising Palestinian statehood.

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