How to save money on your power bills
Practical strategies for lowering your energy consumption and saving money on power.
Our top tip for saving money on power
We have no shortage of ideas on how to save money on power, but there’s one power-saving tip that we think rules them all.
5 power bill tips for first-time renters
Learn how to make sure you don’t pay too much for power when you first go renting.
10 of us asked our power company a simple question – now 3 have cheaper bills
Find out how three of us are paying less for power by taking a few minutes to ask a question.
Power saving tips for working from home
Our tips to help you reduce your power use while working from home.
Energy efficiency
How to make your home energy efficient
Learn how to make your home more energy efficient, saving money and the planet one step at a time.
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Latest home energy news & articles
Read our latest investigations and expert tips on reducing energy use and cutting power costs.
Consumer unveils four-point plan to tackle soaring power prices
Consumer is calling on 100,000 New Zealanders to sign its petition demanding government action on soaring power prices.
Consumer NZ says no energy retailer deserves People’s Choice accolade
For the first time in over a decade, Consumer NZ has decided not to award an annual People’s Choice accolade to any energy retailer.
Best and worst power companies in New Zealand in 2026
New Zealand power company rankings: Find out which electricity retailers are leading in customer satisfaction.
Best and worst ways to heat your home on the cheap
We calculate the cost for different methods of heating based on the latest fuel cost data, and also look at renewable and non-renewable forms of energy.