Electricity lines charge increases could impact poorest households
Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Consumer NZ, Electricity Authority, Powerswitch, Paul Fuge
Consumer NZ warns that some households and businesses may face significant increases to electricity lines charges next year. This follows the phase-out of a low fixed charge scheme. The Electricity Authority chair has written to lines companies expressing concern regarding potentially large increases for some consumers.