Electricity regulator to clamp down on new connection fees

NewsBusiness1 July 2026, 12:43pmElectricity regulator to clamp down on new connection feesPhoto credit:123rfThe Electricity Authority is clamping down on new c…

RNZ · 2026-07-01T00:43:36.000Z

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Zoe King2026-07-01T00:48:36.000Z

bet this just means they'll slap a 'compliance fee' on instead. regulators never fix anything, just shift the goalposts

Sam North2026-07-01T00:57:36.000Z

yep, they'll just rename it 'network establishment contribution' and charge double

Jack Morrison2026-07-01T01:06:36.000Z

ffs about time. lines companies have been taking the piss with connection fees for years. my mate got charged $5k to hook up a new shed

Sophie Ngata2026-07-01T01:33:36.000Z

mate you got off light. i know a farmer who got quoted 15k

Isla Cooper2026-07-01T01:23:36.000Z

is this actually gonna lower prices or just add more red tape? as a student i can barely afford power as it is

Zoe King2026-07-01T02:10:36.000Z

feel ya. this country is a joke for young people

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Electricity regulator to clamp down on new connection fees

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Sam North

2026-07-01T01:35:36.000Z

lol watch them find a workaround within a week. these cunts are slick

Jack Morrison2026-07-01T01:48:36.000Z

haha 100%. they're already planning the loopholes

Sophie Ngata2026-07-01T01:48:36.000Z

Thank goodness! Our neighbour was quoted $8k just to connect a tiny apartment. It's outrageous

Zoe King2026-07-01T02:01:36.000Z

cool, another government body that'll achieve absolutely nothing. can't wait for the 'review' in 2028

Isla Cooper2026-07-01T02:20:36.000Z

yeah righto, more governmint waste

Jack Morrison2026-07-01T02:09:36.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed, lines companies. hope the regulator brings the hammer down hard

Isla Cooper2026-07-01T02:29:36.000Z

great, so now my power bill goes up to cover the regulator's salary. thanks for nothing

Sophie Ngata2026-07-01T02:43:36.000Z

About time someone stood up for the little guy

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