The pā had hoped to save money with solar, but instead monthly bills had risen from $400 to as much as $2000.
New Zealand
2:29pm
Energy expert and former Marsden Point refiner says there are a few parties raking it in – for different reasons.
Mon, Oct 12
The country's biggest fuel supplier Z Energy warns that the risks for the global fuel system mean there is little margin for error.
Business
Sun, Oct 4
Under the plan, which the party called "Electrify NZ 2.0", developers, major users, and investors would be able to build transmission and recover costs from those who use it.
Politics
Fri, Oct 2
The country's largest gas user employs more than 200 people, with about 95% of production exported to customers in the Asia Pacific region.
Wed, Sep 2
Malcolm Johns also spoke to Q+A about the Government's proposed LNG terminal.
Sun, Aug 30
The gentailer reported an 11% lift in underlying earnings and raised its dividend.
Thu, Aug 27
The chief of a US energy investment firm says the price increase for diesel had been "even more significant than the rise in oil prices".
Wed, Aug 19
Everyday consumers picking up the bill, according to a discussion document released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Nearly three out of every four of those switching through Powerswitch in July went to either Electric Kiwi or Genesis.
Tue, Aug 11
Contact separately announced on Monday it was working with CDC Data Centres to explore building a 250-megawatt data centre at Stratford in Taranaki.
Mon, Aug 10
Close the door, shut the windows and turn up the heating, and you have all the ingredients for a sick bedroom.
Life
Electricty use skyrocketed in recent weeks as the country plunged into a big winter chill, Transpower says.
Fri, Aug 7
Average electricity demand reached 7415MW during this morning's peak, surpassing yesterday's record of 7247MW.
Thu, Aug 6
Energy giant Meridian has consent to build 230,000 solar panels in Morrinsville, and sheep will be grazing under and between panels to maximise land productivity.
Environment
Wed, Aug 5
The Ministry for Regulation's Sector Review Report recommends legalising plug-in solar "because there was no good for reason for preventing Kiwis using it".
Thu, Jul 30
South Wairarapa District Council had sought costs against Far North Solar Farm for expenses it incurred in a lengthy Environment Court process.
Wed, Jul 22
The election-year policy from the party would create a new Crown entity to invest in renewable power generation.
Mon, Jul 20
Drivers warned fuel prices will rise as renewed US-Iran fighting near the Strait of Hormuz and a Russian diesel export ban put fresh pressure on global oil markets.
Wed, Jul 15
The SolarSaver package, announced today, would cost $160 million over four years, which the party says it will fund by repurposing the coalition's gas security fund.
Wed, Jul 8
The party says just 3% of New Zealand homes have solar power, far behind Australia and the US, and wants to fix that with cheap loans and fewer consents.
Thu, Jun 25
Michael West and the Your Discounts Team have made an array of claims against Alan Chew and the MORE Team, accusing them of “blatant lies” and manipulating statistics.
Fri, Jun 19
Port Taranaki chief executive Simon Craddock said LNG was new to New Zealand and legitimate questions remained.
Sun, Jun 14
Just because a new power plan looks good on paper, doesn't mean it'll actually be cheaper.
The organisation has unveiled a petition calling for government action with a four-step plan it believes will lower power bills.
Tue, Jun 9
