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Breaking up NZ’s gentailers may harm consumers, warns commentator

An opinion piece argues that proposals to separate electricity generators and retailers could backfire for New Zealand consumers.

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Commentary suggests that breaking up the country's integrated electricity companies – generators and retailers combined – may not serve consumers' interests. The piece reflects growing discussion about potential changes to how the electricity sector is structured.

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Breaking up NZ’s gentailers may be an own goal for consumers – Catherine Beard

OPINION: The β€˜reckons’ about breaking up electricity generators and retailers are growing.

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