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14 October 2026

Poorest could face highest power bill shock in overhaul, Consumer NZ warns

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Poorest could face highest power bill shock in overhaul, Consumer NZ warns

Powerswitch's Paul Fuge says elderly and smaller, lower-income households will be the worst off.

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