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Gentailer profits: It’s not the players, it’s the game

Gentailer profits: It’s not the players, it’s the game

New Zealand's four big power companies made $959 million in combined profits while household power bills keep rising. Electric Kiwi CEO Huia Burt breaks down why

New Zealand Has Everything It Needs for Cheap Electricity. So Why Don't We Have It?

New Zealand Has Everything It Needs for Cheap Electricity. So Why Don't We Have It?

Eleanor Briggs examines what El Niño reveals about New Zealand's electricity system — and why good weather alone won't fix our energy market's structural challenges.

Sunday Saver: Give Your Wallet The Day Off

Sunday Saver: Give Your Wallet The Day Off

Is free power every Sunday is too good to be true? It's not. Find out exactly how Sunday Saver works and if it's right for you.

A Big Step for NZ Electricity. But There's More to Do.

A Big Step for NZ Electricity. But There's More to Do.

From 1 July 2026, new rules change how NZ's big gentailers operate. See what it means for Kiwi households.

Four Years Running: Electric Kiwi Wins Canstar's Most Satisfied Customers Award for Bundled Utilities

Four Years Running: Electric Kiwi Wins Canstar's Most Satisfied Customers Award for Bundled Utilities

Electric Kiwi has won Canstar's Most Satisfied Customers Award for Bundled Utilities four years running. See what's working.

Introducing Choice As: Unlimited Mobile Data, One Simple Price

Introducing Choice As: Unlimited Mobile Data, One Simple Price

Choice As – the new unlimited mobile data plan from Electric Kiwi for just $68/month. Get max speed data, unlimited calls & texts to NZ and

How to save money on your power bills with load shifting

How to save money on your power bills with load shifting

Save on your power bills by shifting energy use to off-peak times. Discover practical load shifting tips for washing machines, dishwashers, pools, and more. Lower your

12 December 2023

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Gentailer profits: It’s not the players, it’s the game

Gentailer profits: It’s not the players, it’s the game

New Zealand's four big power companies made $959 million in combined profits while household power bills keep rising. Electric Kiwi CEO Huia Burt breaks down why

New Zealand Has Everything It Needs for Cheap Electricity. So Why Don't We Have It?

New Zealand Has Everything It Needs for Cheap Electricity. So Why Don't We Have It?

Eleanor Briggs examines what El Niño reveals about New Zealand's electricity system — and why good weather alone won't fix our energy market's structural challenges.

A Big Step for NZ Electricity. But There's More to Do.

A Big Step for NZ Electricity. But There's More to Do.

From 1 July 2026, new rules change how NZ's big gentailers operate. See what it means for Kiwi households.

Four Years Running: Electric Kiwi Wins Canstar's Most Satisfied Customers Award for Bundled Utilities

Four Years Running: Electric Kiwi Wins Canstar's Most Satisfied Customers Award for Bundled Utilities

Electric Kiwi has won Canstar's Most Satisfied Customers Award for Bundled Utilities four years running. See what's working.

Sunday Saver: Give Your Wallet The Day Off

Sunday Saver: Give Your Wallet The Day Off

Is free power every Sunday is too good to be true? It's not. Find out exactly how Sunday Saver works and if it's right for you.

Introducing Choice As: Unlimited Mobile Data, One Simple Price

Introducing Choice As: Unlimited Mobile Data, One Simple Price

Choice As – the new unlimited mobile data plan from Electric Kiwi for just $68/month. Get max speed data, unlimited calls & texts to NZ and

This is how we can lower your power bill, by saving on water heating

This is how we can lower your power bill, by saving on water heating

Electric Kiwi shows how controlling hot water cylinders during off-peak times can lower power bills by up to $128 annually. This innovative trial proves you can

Solar 101

Learn how solar power works, the financial and environmental benefits of installing solar panels, and how Electric Kiwi’s solar-friendly plans can help you save more. Get

15 November 2022