Freeman is an experienced information services provider to the New Zealand corporate sector.
It specialises in online subscription news and information services for specific business sectors, publishing a range of reports and maps, and running industry events. Energy News was established in 2008 - a subscription-based news and information website for the New Zealand energy sector. Energy News has carved out a niche as the trusted source of New Zealand energy sector news and information. I
n September 2013 Freeman launched into the mining and quarrying sectors with the publication of Inside Resources, an online subscription-based web service, using the same formula as Energy News. In 2020 it acquired Capital Letter - New Zealand's review of administration, legislation and law. This publication provides court judgment summaries from the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. It also provides updates on legislation, statutory reviews and general reviews. Events run within the energy and, mining and quarrying sectors include the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards, Downstream, Taranaki Energy Forum, Emissions Workshop, Energy Trader Forum and Future Roads. Freeman also publishes six large, detailed industry maps, which provide an in-depth picture of the different sectors the company works with. Titles include Minerals Exploration and Mining, Petroleum Exploration and Mining, North Island Quarries, South Island Quarries, Energy Infrastructure and Smart Energy Technology. It also publishes an annual Electricity Survey which polls the electricity industry on key trends, opportunities and challenges. On average 500 participants take part in the survey, and the results are widely used to inform strategic business decisions.
15/04/2025
Freeman has acquired the remaining 50% of Downstream and the Oceania Renewable Power Summit from events company Brightstar to now give it full ownership of the conferences.
This step concludes a 14-year successful joint venture between Freeman and Brightstar. Delegates, sponsors and speakers will be delivered the same premium experience but will now be dealing solely with Freeman. "We look forward to building on this solid foundation and creating even greater value for the energy sector in the years ahead," says Matt Freeman, managing director of Freeman. "We extend our gratitude to our former partner Brightstar who has played an instrumental role in developing and delivering both events."
16/02/2025
Another year, another Round the Bays for the Freeman team ๐๐๐โโ๏ธ Wellington certainly put on a good day for it yesterday. Great effort by all, and special mention to the set up crew.
15/07/2024
We have moved!
Freeman is excited to announce that the Wellington office has moved to Level 4, 85 The Terrace. After 15 years of operating from the Morrison Kent building at 105 The Terrace, it was finally time for the business to find a larger, fit-for-purpose setup. The new space provides an open plan workspace, multiple flexible meeting rooms, and a dedicated staff area.
We look forward to many more years of delivering the information, services, and events Freeman has established for the energy, extractives, and legal sectors from our new home.
14/02/2024
Bib collection day for Southern Cross Round the Bays Wellington...the excitement levels in the office are "running high" with the big event happening on Sunday ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐โโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ
17/12/2023
We celebrated a brilliant 2023 with go karting at Daytona Adventure Park and Christmas lunch at Fermented Brewery, Bar and Eatery - Upper Hutt on Friday. A few internal Freeman awards (good to have a laugh at ourselves!) and a sustainable secret santa session proved an excellent way to finish off a year of hard mahi. Go team! ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ
23/11/2023
It has been a busy November, but the Freeman whฤnau know how to have a good time while working hard :)
16/03/2023
The Freeman family turned Wellington's Round the Bay fun walk/run into a sea of blue this year๐
Congrats to Joshua Riddiford for completing a half marathon at record speed and the 10km crew: Jacob McSweeny, Jessica Kerr, Michelle Stanyon, and Gavin Evans (who we suspect were chasing after the donut box at the finish line ๐ฉ).
And of course, huge thanks to Matt Freeman for providing the real motivation - lollies! ๐ฌ๐ฌ
James Wardhaugh Damien Stanyon Belinda Dunn Marija Vidovich Eamon Rood Greta Yeoman Irwin Munro Colin Williscroft James Harvey
15/11/2022
That evening, on Day 1 of the inaugural Future Roads Conference, the Gala Dinner was held in the Heaphy Rooms, MC'd by PAUL EGO Comedian , with guest speaker Angela O'Leary - Deputy Mayor of Hamilton. All photos ยฉ Freeman Media.
10/06/2022
This year, Energy News and Octopus Energy have joined forces to deliver the 2022 Electricity Survey.
The annual electricity survey, now in its eleventh year, offers a unique opportunity to poll the electricity sector on specific topics, to derive meaningful insights from the results.
Stand by for the survey release early Q3.
About KrakenFlex
KrakenFlex (part of the Octopus Energy Group) is creating a new energy system for a better world. It enables the worldโs largest asset owners, energy traders and electricity retailers to control and maximise value from their Distributed Energy Resources (from solar farms to fleets of EVโs) in real-time, monitoring both physical and financial performance.
Increasingly tools like online surveys form a vital part of any decision-making process, capturing the voice of the customer or stakeholder.
The thought-provoking electricity survey, compiled by our expert advisory panel, will be released in due course.
02/06/2022
29/06/2021
Freeman is seeking an Events Manager, with a flair for business development and marketing and communications to help deliver its industry-facing business events.
It's been a massive May here at Freeman and we were super excited to deliver the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards at the TSB Arena in Wellington 5 May. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners. And thank you to our sponsors and supporters Gentrack, Energy Resources Aotearoa, ABB, EECA, BusinessNZ Energy Council, EDMI Limited, nib health insurance, Utilities Disputes, Electricity Authority, Milwaukee Tool, LZ New Zealand, Yealands Estate Wines and Consumer NZ
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Freeman is an experienced and savvy information services provider to the New Zealand corporate community, established in 2002 by Matt Freeman. It was previously known as Freeman Media.
It specialises in online subscription news and information services for specific business sectors, publishing a range of reports and maps, and running industry events.
Energy News was established in 2008 - a subscription-based news and information website for the New Zealand energy sector. Energy News has carved out a niche as the trusted source of New Zealand energy sector news and information.
In September 2013 Freeman launched into the mining and quarrying sectors with the publication of Inside Resources, an online subscription-based web service, using the same formula as Energy News.
In 2020 it acquired Capital Letter - New Zealand's review of administration, legislation and law. This publication provides court judgment summaries from the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. It also provides updates on legislation, statutory reviews and general reviews.
Events run within the energy and, mining and quarrying sectors include the Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards, Downstream, Taranaki Energy Forum, Emissions Workshop, Energy Trader Forum and the New Zealand Minerals Forum.
Freeman also publishes six large, detailed industry maps, which provide an in-depth picture of the different sectors the company works with. Titles include Minerals Exploration and Mining, Petroleum Exploration and Mining, North Island Quarries, South Island Quarries, Energy Infrastructure and Smart Energy Technology.
Launched in 2012, the Energy News and ABB Annual NZ Electricity Survey polls the electricity industry on key trends, opportunities and challenges. In 2016 over 500 participants took part in the survey, and the results are widely used to inform strategic business decisions.
