Rongorongo News
Keep up-to-date with our latest news, and find out what’s happening in Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy sector.
Changes urged to drive competition and better protect small electricity consumers
Analysis shows the big gen-tailers are using their competitive advantage at the expense of small electricity retailers and consumers are worse off as a result.
Reducing the risk of winter electricity shortages
We are welcoming the Electricity Authority’s investigation into options to lower the risks to consumers of power cuts at peak times next winter.
Kiwis cutting back on electricity usage
A new survey from the Consumer Advocacy Council shows some New Zealanders cutting back on heating and hot showers as the cost of living crisis bites.
Deborah Hart interviewed on The Panel
Deborah Hart speaks with Wallace Chapman and guests on The Panel about climbing electricity prices.
Council backs EA move to protect small consumers over Tiwai contract
Current negotiations for a new electricity supply contract for the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter must not disadvantage New Zealand consumers.
Council officially launched in Parliament
On Wednesday 3 August 2022 we were pleased to have Minister Clark officially launch the Consumer Advocacy Council at Parliament.
The point of my focus is on Tiwai
Deborah Hart comments on the future of Tiwai Point and the impact negotiations have on consumers.
Aurora Energy must do better to avoid power outages
The latest series of power outages in Dunedin has prompted us to issue a “please explain” to network company Aurora Energy.
Legal action a reminder for retailers to check contract paperwork
Deborah Hart says Commerce Commission legal action against Mercury is as a timely reminder to all retailers.
Consumers need to know what power challenges lie ahead
Following media coverage of a grid emergency, Deborah Hart urged industry players to help consumers understand how issues like this affect them.
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