Electricity Prices
Kiwi households struggle to pay power bills amid price hikes
Rising power prices have are placing Kiwi households under pressure, with 18 per cent reporting a struggle to pay bills over the past year. Consumer NZ's most recent survey found 16 per cent of people… Audio
Power prices set to rise in Central Otago
Electricity line charges are set to rise in Central Otago by a whopping 60 percent in the next five years Today, the Commerce Commission gave the Dunedin City Council-owned lines company Aurora Energy… Audio
‘Most vulnerable households’ in energy hardship – Megan Woods
Energy and EQC Minister Megan Woods talks to John Campbell about surging power prices, as detailed in a government review, and the Natural Disaster Fund's depleting funds. The fund now has just $171m… Video, Audio
How will electricity prices be affected by new technologies?
The rules for how much lines companies can charge consumers for their use of local electricity grids are being reviewed, with the focus on how emerging technologies such as photovoltaic and battery… Audio
Poorest communities could suffer
The Government agency responsible for promoting efficiency in the electricity market wants power prices increased in some of New Zealand's poorest communities. Audio
Possible Tiwai Point closure would alter demand for electricity
A Government report says the closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter would leave the country with an electricity glut. Audio
Review says electricity prices to weaken despire rising demand
The Electricity Authority says retail electricity prices are likely to weaken this year, even though demand is growing. Audio