Tag: power_bills
-
Labour Criticizes National's Solar Plan as Insufficient for Struggling Households
Labour says National's new solar energy plan won't help struggling New Zealanders, especially renters, and highlights the government's past focus on fossil fuels and rising power prices.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionEnergyEconomySocial Issues New Zealand Labour PartyNational PartyRenewable EnergySolar PowerEnergy PolicyPower BillsMegan Woods
-
Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Highlights Soaring Power Bills, Calls for Reform
Consumer NZ is reporting that a quarter of New Zealand households struggled with power bills amid surging prices and record profits for electricity companies, urging a four-point plan and petition for change.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyEnergyElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Consumer NZPower BillsElectricity PricesEnergy PolicyHousehold FinancePetition
-
New Zealand Advances LNG Import Facility for Energy Security and Lower Power Bills
New Zealand's government is moving forward with an LNG import facility to secure energy supply, reduce power bills by up to $800 million annually, and protect jobs, with operations expected by 2028.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergy LNGEnergy SecuritySimeon BrownPower BillsDry YearGovernment PolicyNew Zealand Government