Businesses fear retaliation for complaining about high energy costs

Thursday 29 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 29 May 2025, 7:24am

In this story Simon Bridges, Auckland Business Chamber

Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges says New Zealand businesses are hesitant to voice concerns regarding rising energy costs. Many companies fear that being critical of energy suppliers could jeopardise their future commercial contracts.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 29 May 2025, 5:00am

   Simon Bridges says businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 29 May 2025, 7:24am

   Survey reveals businesses fear upsetting gentailers if they complain about high energy costs (opens in new tab)