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Are you paying more than the average for power? We're comparing real power bills from New Zealanders. Do you have the best value power provider for your needs?

Are you looking for a new power provider? Committing to a new power provider can feel a bit like jumping into the unknown. Although a competitively priced power plan may be on the top of your list...

The latest research undertaken by leading online research agency, Opinion Compare, has found that while only 38% of the Kiwi population are aware of the proposed Government power reforms, 3 in 5....

Trustpower reported that 84% of all new customers are signing up for two or more products. With competitive offers, there’s a good reason bundled plans are so popular. Have you considered bundling your power and broadband?

Kiwi households are likely to see some big changes in 2020 to the electricity market. This is definitely a year to be proactive about comparing power plans to make sure you take advantage of the changes.

Our power customers have been telling us that they’re concerned at the prospect of losing their prompt payment discount. But are we really going to lose out when we lose our prompt payment discount? Government minister Megan Woods say some New Zealanders have misunderstood the intention of the new initiative.

Do you rely on a prompt payment discount to keep your power bill down? The government has given Power Companies 6 months to get rid of prompt payment discounts under threat of regulation...

The Electricity Authority has recently proposed a 180 day ban on Electricity Companies trying to “win back” customers who switch to rival retailers. What does the proposed ban mean for NZ consumers – especially those of us who used switching to negotiate a better deal?