Crude awakening | Energy resilience in a shifting world

New Zealand’s energy system is being tested and few are closer to the action than Alexa Preston, Chief Financial Officer of Channel Infrastructure NZ. Leading the finances of a key infrastructure business, Preston offers a front-row view of where energy security and long-term decisions meet the real economy.From its deepwater import terminal at Marsden Point to fuel networks that keep planes flying, trucks and tractors moving, and shelves stocked, Channel is a vital link in New Zealand’s supply chain. Most people barely notice the system - until conditions shift, prices react, and pressure builds.In a world shaped by geopolitical tension, supply shocks, and changing energy needs, resilient infrastructure has become a national priority. Assets once taken for granted are now central to debates about productivity, competitiveness, and how countries stay strong when conditions grow more volatile.Hosted by James Grigor and Stephan Clark, join Alexa Preston for a timely conversation on the infrastructure that keeps New Zealand moving. They explore why energy resilience matters more, how long-term planning supports national strength, and how today’s decisions will shape New Zealand’s future - when it matters most.