Consumer NZ says people loyal to power companies could be paying extra annual c…

Stuff2026-06-15T19:28:36.000Z

Absolute rip-off. My power bill went up $40 this month and they blame 'wholesale costs' – yeah right. Loyalty means nothing to these corporate wankers.

Stuff2026-06-15T20:02:36.000Z

piss off, not everyone has time for that. Some of us work 60-hour weeks.

Reese Morgan2026-06-15T19:43:36.000Z

Working in the industry, I can tell you most people just CBF switching. Takes 10 mins online, but nah, too busy watching Shortland St.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-15T20:17:36.000Z

facts. i literally did it in a coffee break. took longer to find my last bill.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-15T19:51:36.000Z

wait, half the country is just taking it up the bum? i switched last year and saved $350. literally took 5 minutes on Powerswitch.

Mia Carter2026-06-15T20:14:36.000Z

My elderly neighbour still pays by cheque and thinks 'the power company is a good kiwi company' – we're talking about Meridian mate, they don't give a toss about you.

Noah Bennett2026-06-15T20:55:36.000Z

I'm the fool. Just switched after reading this. Cheers.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-15T20:52:36.000Z

My brother in law works for Contact and he still pays too much because he can't be arsed comparing. Some people 🤷

Noah Bennett2026-06-15T21:01:36.000Z

I've been with the same provider for 8 years. Now I feel like a fool. Thanks Consumer NZ, I guess.

Jamie Fox2026-06-15T21:53:36.000Z

That's true, but you can set a reminder every year. Worth it for $300+.

Drew Parker2026-06-15T21:36:36.000Z

Switching is easy but what if the new company jacks up prices after a year? Then you gotta switch again. It's a hassle.

Mia Carter2026-06-15T22:21:36.000Z

exactly! but some people would rather complain than do something about it.

Jamie Fox2026-06-15T22:03:36.000Z

Come on guys, switching isn't that hard. I helped my mum do it and she's 82. Saved her $600 a year. Do it!

Stuff2026-06-15T22:37:36.000Z

Bloody companies colluding behind the scenes. Government should step in, but nah, they're all mates.

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