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Simon Watts: Energy Minister reveals latest steps to even power playing field

Simon Watts: Energy Minister reveals latest steps to even power playing field

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB

February 27, 20253m 17s

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Show Notes

Steps are being taken to level the energy playing field.

The Electricity Authority is proposing new measures to stop the big four electricity companies from giving preferential treatment to their own retail arms.

It's working to increase competition - aiming to ultimately give consumers more choices and lower prices.

Energy Minister Simon Watts says things need to change.

He says prices are too high and are negatively impacting productivity and economic growth.

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