Pensioners rationing electricity due to rising costs

Wednesday 2 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8:29pm

Some pensioners are resorting to extreme power rationing to manage increasing electricity costs. According to Age Concern, some individuals are turning off hot water cylinders for days and eating cold food to save money. Stats New Zealand figures show electricity costs have risen nearly 9 per cent since June last year.

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1. RNZWed 2 Jul 2025, 6:01pm

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 2 Jul 2025, 7:14pm

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3. NZ HeraldWed 2 Jul 2025, 8:29pm

   Pensioners struggle with power bills amid rising costs, ration electricity (opens in new tab)