Keep up-to-date with our latest news, and find out what’s happening in New Zealand’s energy sector.
26 Sept 2023
Electricity retailers aren't delivering clear, consistent information to consumers. We need simplified power bills with a best plan notice included.
04 Sept 2023
Council Chair Deborah Hart provided Stuff with comment on the Electricity Authority's proposed changes to the Consumer Care Guidelines.
04 Sept 2023
Come on electricity retailers — do the right thing and agree mandatory minimum protections for all electricity consumers.
24 Aug 2023
Our Chair Deborah Hart spoke to Morning Report host Ingrid Hipkiss about the pressure rising power bills are putting on small businesses and households in NZ.
24 Aug 2023
Council Chair Deborah Hart discussed the cost-of-living crisis and the effect of rising power bills with AM show host Ryan Bridges.
23 Aug 2023
1 in 4 small businesses are feeling the pinch from power bills, and consumers are worried about the electricity system's resilience to climate events.
19 Jul 2023
Research shows more evidence for strict, enforceable rules to protect electricity consumers.
12 Jul 2023
Council Chair Deborah Hart was on Nine to Noon this morning, discussing the lack of progress on implementing the Electricity Price Review recommendations.
11 Jul 2023
On the AM Show this morning, our Chair Deborah Hart said it's mystifying that some EPR recommendations still haven't been implemented.
10 Jul 2023
Vulnerable electricity consumers are yet to receive the protections they were promised 4 years ago.
12 Jun 2023
Consumer support organisations have sent an open letter to the Electricity Authority, urging them to make the Consumer Care Guidelines mandatory.
19 May 2023
Council Chair Deborah Hart says it's time the Consumer Care Guidelines became mandatory.
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