Calls for Government intervention on power bills - with predictions of another big bump
Calls for Government intervention on power bills - with predictions of another big bump
11 February 2026
Consumer NZ has today forecast average energy prices will jump about five percent by May - largely pushed by rising lines charges.
It notes household bills already rose 12 percent last year.
Powerswitch manager Paul Fuge says he expects it'll be a hot topic this election.
He says their latest surveying found 67 percent of people expect the Government to take action.
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