Finding the best power plan

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Should you sign up for prepay power?

If you struggle to pay your monthly power bills or just like the idea of doing away with them, you might be considering signing up for prepay power. 

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3 ways to get the cheapest power deal

Putting aside time to check if there’s a cheaper power plan available for your household could make a big difference to how your budget looks. Here are three easy ways you could tick that job off your list today. 

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Can you choose a ‘greener’ power company?

Consumer NZ senior investigative writer Chris Schulz recently set out to find out whether that’s possible when we’re choosing which company to get our power from.

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3 things to think about with bundled plans

When you use the Powerswitch calculator, you’ll be asked if you want bundled plans to be included in your results. Here’s our guide to what they are, why they’re so popular and what to think about before you sign up for one.

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What is the average monthly power bill? 

We looked into the average power bills in New Zealand so you can get an idea of what others are paying each month.

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How to easily switch power companies

Switching can help you save money. It also helps other New Zealanders because it encourages power companies to be more competitive. 

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