opinion
Broadband notice periods need to go
We always knew the broadband industry was full of tired, old practices and processes, but now we’ve joined the market with our own...
Gentailers’ record profits confirm now is the time for industry reform
The profits of the large, incumbent electricity gentailers have ballooned since COVID-19. They’re making record profits at the expense of energy affordability and...
Most Kiwis disagree with Consumer NZ’s approach to Powerswitch
The majority of Kiwis disagree with how Consumer NZ is running Powerswitch – and we think it’s time the supposed voice of consumers...
We’re not currently appearing on Powerswitch – here’s why
We have something important to say about Powerswitch. The energy comparison website, 75% funded by the Electricity Authority (via a levy on your...
Let’s be frank, Frank. You’re not Frank, you’re Genesis.
There’s nothing like a good lick of paint to freshen the place up a bit. That doesn’t just apply to your apartment though,...
Why contracts are sneaky and why we don’t have them
When you agree to stay with your electricity provider for fixed term, you are gambling. And you are letting your retailer off the...
Prompt Payment Discounts – A wolf in sheeps clothing
Not to put too finer point on it, but we think that charging people more so you can pretend to give them a...
Why winbacks aren’t actually good for consumers
Win-backs refer to when you decide to switch for a better deal, but then suddenly your old electricity retailer decides they love you...
281 million reasons to switch power companies
If all Kiwi households had switched to the cheapest electricity deal in their region last year, they could collectively have saved $281 million....
Free power: Why it’s good for the country too
Electric Kiwi has a smart way to help you save even more money. We call it the Hour of Power. It’s simple really,...