Household electricity costs have risen 177% since 1999 market reforms
Consumer NZ says electricity bills have nearly doubled the rate of inflation and calls for a system redesign.
Household electricity costs have increased 177% since the 1999 market reforms, nearly twice the rate of inflation. Consumer NZ is calling for changes to the electricity market, arguing that New Zealand can continue making piecemeal fixes or redesign the electricity system around customers' needs.
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Household electricity costs up 177% since 1999 reforms, nearly twice the rate of inflation
Consumer NZ calls for changes to electricity market saying NZ can continue to patch over the problems, or it can redesign the electricity system around customers